Philippine and Chinese Incidents Spike in South China Sea, Luzon Strait

Incidents between Chinese and Philippine forces across the South China Sea and Luzon Strait have spiked in recent weeks as the two countries attempt to enforce their territorial claims with small boats, cutters and aircraft. Philippine and Chinese forces have dangerously engaged each other at least six times at several disputed areas, including Scarborough Shoal, Second Thomas Shoal and the Spratly Islands, since the beginning of October. A new front of tension has also arisen within the Luzon S

Source: USNI News