Philippines and China's Tensions in the South China Sea Escalate

Tensions between the Philippines and China in the South China Sea continue to escalate, with incidents involving clashes and near-collisions. The Philippines accuses China of dangerous harassment, blocking resupply missions, and testing the involvement of the United States. The article also discusses the Philippines' frustration with ASEAN's lack of support in its disputes with China and the slow progress in negotiations for a Code of Conduct.