Two Philippine supply boats have breached a Chinese coast guard blockade in the South China Sea, the latest confrontation in a years-long standoff between the two countries.
Two Philippine supply boats breached a Chinese coast guard blockade in the South China Sea on Wednesday in a recurring confrontation near a disputed shoal some fear could spark a larger security crisis that could draw in the United States.
Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro expressed concern over China’s dangerous actions at sea and said the government was ready to respond to potential emergencies, including a possible collision of Chinese and Philippine ships in the disputed waters. 'Naturally the concern is always there, and we take that into account,' Teodoro said in response to a reporter’s question Tuesday night. 'We have plans depending on what happens.
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