Chinese Coast Guard Rams Philippine Vessel Near Pag-asa Island in South China Sea

In the turbulent waters of the South China Sea, the Philippines stands at the frontline of a modern conflict fought not with missiles or gunfire, but through ramming, blinding lasers, and water cannons — the hallmarks of China’s “grey-zone” warfare. Rooted in Beijing’s sweeping and unlawful “Ten-Dash Line” claims, these coercive tactics seek to alter realities at sea without triggering open war, eroding the rules-based order that upholds global maritime freedom. The 2016 Hague ruling remains Manila’s strongest legal shield, affirming its sovereign rights under UNCLOS, yet China continues to defy it, escalating harassment around Pag-asa, Ayungin, and Scarborough Shoal. In response, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has embraced “active transparency” — turning every act of aggression into evidence by documenting, publicizing, and exposing China’s actions to the world. This strategy, coupled with unprecedented military cooperation with allies through Balikatan and Samasama exercises, signals a shift from silence to solidarity. The United States, Japan, Australia, and others now stand with Manila in defending not only Philippine sovereignty but also the principle that law, not might, must rule the seas. As incidents multiply and tensions rise, the struggle over the West Philippine Sea has become more than a territorial dispute — it is a defining test of resolve between coercion and courage, between those who impose through force and those who endure through conviction. Like, comment, and subscribe for real-time updates on geopolitics, military strategy, and international security. Watch complete video and do not forget to visit our channel for more interesting videos.

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00:00 Chinese coast guard rams Philippine vessel off island in South China Sea
03:01 The Clash off Pag-asa: How the Grey Zone Turned Dangerous
07:01 Historical Context and Escalation
10:59 The Future of Freedom of Navigation
16:13 The Grey Zone and the Test of Resolve

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