Chinese military moves increase near US ally

China significantly increased its naval and coast guard presence in the South China Sea, tracking over 100 vessels in September, including around key disputed areas like Scarborough Shoal and Thitu Island. Tensions escalated with confrontations involving Chinese military aircraft approaching Philippine patrol planes and Chinese vessels blocking Philippine resupply missions. These incidents heighten concerns over China's assertive activities in the region, which challenge Philippine sovereignty and impact the U.S.-Philippines security alliance.

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