Why Beijing's Oceanographic Research Irks Philippines: Seen as Precursors to Military Expansion in Contested Waters of South China Sea

Posted On: 2026-07-15 Posted By: Amit Kumar Yadav

New Delhi, July 15 -- In May 2026, the Chinese oceanographic research vessel Xiang Yang Hong 33 became the latest source of tension between China and the Philippines. Manila accused the Chinese vessel... Read More

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Why Beijing's Oceanographic Research Irks Philippines: Seen as Precursors to Military Expansion in Contested Waters of South China Sea