The Philippine military has not been able to carry out a rotation and resupply mission to its outpost at Second Thomas Shoal since June 17. This is after the China Coast Guard units assaulted two Philippine Navy supply boats injuring eight servicemembers. After the incident, the Philippine Navy is planning to carry out its next resupply operation while its Western allies have assets nearby. In the past, Philippine missions in the South China Sea have been conducted without direct intervention from foreign partners.US Navy P-8 maritime patrol aircraft were present but only Philippine troops came face to face with Chinese water cannons
The Philippine Navy is looking at whether it could perform the next transit when its allies are conducting military drills, as per local media reports. Watch the video to find out more.
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0:00 – INTRODUCTION
2:03 – REPUBLICANS SAY MERE VERBAL ASSURANCES UNDERMINE DEFENCE COMMITMENTS
4:12 – PHILIPPINES, CHINA SET UP PRESIDENTIAL HOTLINE
5:20 – CHINA’S LARGEST COAST GUARD SHIP STILL IN ESCODA SHOAL?

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