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Philippines delivers supplies to disputed shoal without clashes

abcnews.go.com — July 27, 2024, 05:00 AM UTC

Summary: Philippine government personnel successfully delivered supplies to the Second Thomas Shoal, occupied by a Filipino navy contingent, without clashes with Chinese forces. This marked the first resupply mission since recent violent confrontations, including a June incident where Chinese forces rammed Philippine boats. The Philippines and China reached a diplomatic agreement to facilitate resupply while maintaining territorial claims. The South China Sea remains a focal point of regional tensions involving multiple nations.

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    Philippine Navy delivers supplies to disputed South China Sea shoal (mid-day.com)
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    Philippine forces supply disputed shoal without incident (foxnews.com)
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    Philippine forces deliver supplies to disputed shoal peacefully (The Associated Press)
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    Philippines resupplies disputed shoal without clashes with China (thehindu.com)
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    Philippines completes first South China Sea resupply mission (news.yahoo.com)
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    Philippine forces deliver supplies to disputed shoal peacefully (thestar.com)
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    Philippines delivers supplies to disputed shoal without clashes (thestar.com)
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    Philippines delivers supplies to disputed shoal without clashes (timesofindia.indiatimes.com)
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