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China seizes disputed reef near key Philippine military outpost: Report

  • The Chinese Coast Guard seized control of Sandy Cay, a reef near a Philippine military base, amidst rising tensions in the South China Sea, as reported by CCTV.
  • The Philippines denied that China has gained permanent control over the reef and stated its officials also visited the sandbank, according to Al Jazeera reports.
  • The White House expressed concerns about China's actions, highlighting they 'threaten regional stability and violate international law,' according to National Security Council spokesperson James Hewitt.
  • The Philippines is currently involved in joint military exercises with the US, which China criticized as a destabilizing factor in the region, as noted by Chinese officials.
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Beijing is hoisting a flag on the island, after which Manila had the coast guard land there - and its own flag hoisted there.

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Iltalehti broke the news in Finland on Thursday, April 24, 2025.
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