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China and Philippines use their flags to stake out competing claims in the South China Sea
BEIJING — China says six Filipinos landed on a tiny outcropping that both countries claim in the South China Sea , days after photos emerged of Chinese coast guard officers displaying a Chinese flag ...
China and Philippines unfurl competing flags on disputed South China Sea sandbars, reviving tensions
China and the Philippines have each unfurled their national flags on tiny sandbars in the South China Sea, staking competing ...
Exclusive: New photos show Philippines’ illegal landing at Tiexian Jiao; CCG officers boarded reef to conduct verification and enforcement measures
Six Philippine personnel illegally board on Tiexian Jiao on April 27, 2025. Photo: Courtesy of CCG CCG officers board the ...
China and Philippines both claim control of disputed Sandy Cay reef
The competing claims are reigniting tensions in the South China Sea and coincide with joint military drills between the U.S.
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PH raises flag on Sandy Cay to debunk China’s claim
Philippine authorities on Monday raised the country's flag on Sandy Cay, debunking China’s claims that it had seized the area ...
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China and Philippines display their flags on a disputed South China Sea outcropping
posted the statement on X with a video and photos, including one showing personnel displaying a Philippine flag on one of the sandbars. “This operation reflects the unwavering dedication and ...