The stand-off at the Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea has flared repeatedly since 2023 - with increasingly hostile confrontations sparking fears of a larger conflict that could involve the US.
China and the Philippines have reached a deal they hope will end confrontations over a disputed territory in the South China Sea. The Philippines occupies the Second Thomas Shoal, which is also claimed by Beijing. The years-long territorial stand-off has flared repeatedly since last year - with increasingly hostile confrontations sparking fears of a larger conflict that could involve the US.
It remains to be seen, however, if the deal could be implemented successfully and how long it will last. What clashes have taken place? The Philippines outpost is on a long-grounded and rusting warship called the BRP Sierra Madre. In the worst confrontation, Chinese forces on motorboats repeatedly rammed and then boarded two navy boats, which were transferring food and other supplies on 17 June, according to the Philippine government.
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