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Tensions Boil Over in the South China Sea: Violent Confrontation at Second Thomas Shoal Sparks Diplomatic Crisis
MANILA — The volatile waters of the South China Sea have once again become a flashpoint for international conflict after a violent maritime skirmish at the Second Thomas Shoal left a Philippine Navy serviceman with serious head injuries. The Monday incident, characterized by the use of wooden batons, high-speed ramming, and aggressive maneuvering, has shattered […]