Philippines Wargames For "More coercive actions, short of armed attack" | South China Sea Standoff

Philippines is contingency planning for an escalation of hostilities in the South China Sea. This would include a scenario where crew repel Chinese forces attempting to board Philippine vessels. The Philippines are taking tougher stance on China amid strengthened ties with the US and Western allies. Ties between the two countries have deteriorated after several collisions and repeated standoffs near disputed features of the South China Sea.

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