Beijing warns Manila of ‘powerful’ South China Sea toolbox ready for ‘head-on blow’
China warns the Philippines that it has a 'powerful' set of tools to respond to actions in the South China Sea, following Manila's efforts to assert claims over a disputed shoal. Recent joint Chinese naval and air drills near Scarborough Shoal reflect this escalating military posture in the contested maritime area.
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