Philippine Coast Guard Blocks China's Reclamation at Sabina Shoal

May 13, 2024, 09:06 AM

The Philippine Coast Guard is actively blocking China's attempts to conduct reclamation activities at Sabina Shoal in the South China Sea, a region marked by territorial disputes. According to the Coast Guard's spokesperson, Jay Tarriela, this move is part of a broader effort to prevent China from establishing a presence that could lead to the construction of military bases on artificial islands, thereby asserting control over the area. The Philippines' commitment to maintaining a presence in these disputed waters is aimed at deterring further land reclamation by China.