Commentary
On Aug. 23, China’s foreign ministry stated that the country had taken “countermeasures” against two Philippine military aircraft near Subi Reef in the South China Sea.
A China Coast Guard ship (R) is seen past the Philippine Coast Guard ship BRP Cape Engaño (L), as photographed from the BRP Cabra during a supply mission in disputed waters of the South China Sea on Aug. 26, 2024. Jam Sta Rosa/AFP via Getty Images
