South China Sea Encounter: Filipino Ship Confronts Chinese Vessels in Territorial Showdown
Manila, Philippines – Tensions boiled in the South China Sea as a standoff between Chinese and Filipino vessels heightened on Tuesday. The BBC witnessed firsthand the confrontation as Chinese ships aggressively approached the Philippines coast guard vessel BRP Bagacay near Scarborough Shoal, a disputed area claimed by both countries. As the Chinese ships closed in, the Filipino crew raced to deploy yellow foam barriers in preparation for a potential collision. Despite the Filipino captain’s attempts …