What's actually happening in the South China Sea?

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Satellite images and onboard footage show how the race to build and fortify artificial islands in the South China Sea is nudging America and China closer to conflict.

Efforts by the US to counter China in the South China Sea could backfire

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A Chinese Coast Guard ship collided with Philippine Coast Guard vessel BRP Teresa Magbanua near the Sabina Shoal in the disputed South China Sea on August 31, 2024.
A Chinese Coast Guard ship collided with a Philippine Coast Guard ship in the disputed South China Sea on August 31, 2024.

Philippine Coast Guard via AP

China is escalating tensions in the South China Sea to test how far the US supports one of its allies, military analyst says

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A Philippine coast guard vessel and a Chinese coast guard vessel during an incident in the South China Sea on August 19, 2024.
A Philippine coast guard vessel and a Chinese coast guard vessel during an incident in the South China Sea on August 19, 2024.

China Coast Guard via Weibo/Handout via REUTERS

Filipino soldiers who faced off against Chinese coast guards armed with axes and knives given medals

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Chinese Coast Guard holding knives and machetes as they approach Philippine troops in the Second Thomas Shoal at the disputed South China Sea
Chinese coast guard holding knives and machetes as they approach Philippine boats in the disputed South China Sea on June 17, 2024.

Armed Forces of the Philippines via AP, File

Video shows Chinese coast guard brandishing an ax in a low-tech clash with the Philippines navy

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A still from bodycam footage released by the Armed Forces of the Philippines, showing the view from a small Filipino boat as Chinese Coast Guard soldiers brandish an ax and what appears to be a knife at other Filipino boats, during a skirmish against a clouded sky, on June 17, 2024.
A still from bodycam footage released by the Armed Forces of the Philippines, depicting events on June 17, 2024.

Armed Forces of the Philippines

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