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Why Sandy Cay matters: Philippines and China stake rival claims in South China Sea dispute
The Philippine team, using four motorised rubber boats, disembarked at Pag-asa Cay 1, Cay 2 and Cay 3 before sunrise. Their success was evidence that China’s earlier claims of control were misleading, according to Commodore Jay Tarriela, spokesman for the Philippine Coast Guard on South China Sea issues.
The standoff over Sandy Cay, which lies close to military outposts built by both Beijing and Manila, was the latest between ...
China's been building artificial islands in the South China Sea over the last decade to expand its control in the area. Satellite images show its growth.
China and the Philippines each raised flags on Sandy Cay days apart, asserting rival claims. Analysts say Beijing aimed to ...
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