Chinese Vessels in WPS Surge to 54 in a Week, AFP Reports
The Armed Forces of the Philippines reported monitoring 54 Chinese vessels in the West Philippine Sea from October 20-26, a significant increase from 31 the previous week, indicating heightened tensions in the strategic waterway.
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