Only 130 nautical miles off Palawan is a shallow shoal called "Sabina Shoal," and it has become a potential new flashpoint in an ongoing show of force by China as it flexes its naval dominance in South China Sea. Sabina Shoal is located in the Spratly Islands but it sits dangerously close to the Philippine Island of Palawan. A Chinese ship travelling at 25 knots from … [Read more...] about Sabina Shoal: New Flashpoint in South China Sea is Dangerously Close to Palawan
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Tension between China and Taiwan has risen
The relationship between China and Taiwan has always been a delicate one, with both nations calling themselves the rightful ruler of Taiwan. However, the recent rise in tension between the two nations has caught the world's attention, and it seems to be deteriorating rapidly. The situation is concerning not only to the residents of these countries but also to the international … [Read more...] about Tension between China and Taiwan has risen