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Philippines and South China Sea Escalation: Inside the 2026 Flashpoint

China's gray-zone pressure on the Philippines has reached a new intensity in 2026, with flag plantings on Sandy Cay, a near-collision off Thitu, and sanctions on Manila's defence chief. This report breaks down why the South China Sea is now the Indo-Pacific's most dangerous daily flashpoint.

Global Chanakya EditorialLead Analyst

21 June 2026 29 min read 1 views

Philippines and South China Sea Escalation: Inside the 2026 Flashpoint

Philippines and South China Sea Escalation: Inside the 2026 Flashpoint

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