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BREAKING|China On High Alert After India-Philippines Joint Patrol Escalates South China Sea Tensions

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BREAKING|China On High Alert After India-Philippines Joint Patrol Escalates South China Sea Tensions

BREAKING|China On High Alert After India-Philippines Joint Patrol Escalates South China Sea Tensions

China has issued a stark warning after the Philippines and India completed their first-ever joint naval patrol in the disputed South China Sea, reporting “shadowing” vessels and prompting Beijing’s PLA Southern Theatre Command to declare its forces on high alert.

The maritime cooperative activity—as three Indian warships operated alongside Philippine frigates near Scarborough Shoal—coincided with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s state visit to New Delhi, signaling a deeper strategic bond between the two democracies.

China condemned the move, accusing Manila of “rallying external powers” and asserting that such so-called joint patrols undermine regional peace.

Analysts warn India's involvement could reshape the Quad’s maritime posture and provoke tougher Chinese responses.

Beijing insists disputes must be settled directly and vows to safeguard its territorial sovereignty.

As $3 trillion in trade flows through these waters annually, this flashpoint could mark a significant shift in Indo-Pacific security dynamics.

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