According to Philippine security officials, laboratory tests confirmed the presence of a highly toxic substance in bottles seized during naval operations at Second Thomas Shoal last year. The area, known locally as Ayungin Shoal, is a long-contested flashpoint between Manila and Beijing.

By News.Az

On August 19, 2024, the South China Sea grabbed the world’s attention once again as ships from China and the Philippines collided in yet another territorial dispute. This incident, like many before it, highlights just how tense and risky the situation has become in this strategically crucial region. With both nations vying for control, the potential for a larger conflict with global repercussions is becoming increasingly real.

China and the Philippines have reached an agreement aimed at ending confrontations at the highly contested Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea, the Philippine government announced, News.Az reports citing AP.