China Blocks Philippine Resupply Mission in South China Sea

Chinese Coast Guard and navy ships intercepted a Philippine resupply vessel bound for troops at Second Thomas Shoal on September 24th. The Philippines accused China of interfering with a mission within its exclusive economic zone. The incident involved multiple Chinese warships and coast guard vessels converging on the Philippine convoy.

• Chinese Coast Guard and navy vessels prevented a Philippine resupply ship from reaching troops at Second Thomas Shoal on Sept. 24.
• The Philippines accused Beijing of interfering with a lawful mission within its exclusive economic zone.
• Three PLAN warships and five Coast Guard vessels converged on the Philippine convoy.
• The incident occurred about 60 nautical miles from the shoal.