Second Thomas Shoal

Philippines Resupplies Troops at Second Thomas Shoal Amid Tensions in South China Sea

The Philippines’ military announced on Friday that it successfully delivered vital supplies to its troops stationed at Second Thomas Shoal, marking the second consecutive unhindered resupply mission since a July agreement with China aimed at easing tensions in the South...
South China Sea

Beijing’s South China Sea Claims Strengthened by ‘Fishing Militia’

Beijing Two Philippine boats and coastguard escorts sailed to deliver food, water, and fuel to troops on the contested Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea. The troops, using a grounded World War II warship as a base, are...