"The standoff comes days after the United States and the Philippines began their annual joint military drills, which China has criticized as undermining regional stability."
"China has built up a large military presence in the Spratlys, establishing a military base on reclaimed land around Subi Reef, close to the Philippines' military outpost."
The recent standoff over Sandy Cay, a small sandbar in the South China Sea, highlights escalating tensions between China and the Philippines. Following a landing by the Chinese Coast Guard, which raised its flag to assert sovereignty, the Philippines responded by deploying its personnel. This incident occurred alongside U.S.-Philippines military exercises, which China condemned. China's territorial claims in the region, particularly in the Spratlys, have been a source of conflict for years, compounded by its military buildup in the area, notably around Subi Reef.
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