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Filipino forces and villagers struggle to live in China’s shadow in disputed waters
- On June 10, 2025, a Filipino army official, deeply moved upon arriving at Likas Island—a 18.6-hectare territory in the contested South China Sea—bent down to touch and honor its shoreline.
- The event follows longstanding Philippine aspirations blocked by territorial conflicts with China, which claims nearly the entire South China Sea as its own.
- Chinese forces have increasingly used naval strength and aggressive tactics in the vital trade route, prompting the Philippines to intensify efforts to document and resist these actions.
- A Philippine military official described West York Island—one of nine territories held by Filipino forces—as exceptionally beautiful and emphasized that it strengthens their determination to defend the area under any circumstances.
- These developments suggest ongoing tension in the maritime dispute, with Philippine forces maintaining presence and hope for future peaceful use despite China’s military superiority.
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Filipino Forces and Villagers Struggle to Live in China's Shadow in ...
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Filipino forces and villagers struggle to live in China's shadow in disputed waters
Filipino forces and villagers have been struggling to live in Beijing's shadow in the disputed South China while fighting isolation on remote islands.
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