A Chinese Coast Guard vessel (R) fires its water cannon at the Philippines’ BRP Datu Pagbuaya near Philippine-occupied Thitu island, locally called Pag-asa island, in the South China Sea on Oct. 12, 2025. Philippine Coast Guard via AP
The Chinese regime’s navy conducted patrols in the South China Sea from Feb. 23 to Feb. 26, while the United States, Japan, and the Philippines were holding joint military exercises in international waters.
The Chinese regime criticized the Philippines for “disturbing peace” in the region.
