China says it monitored Philippine resupply at shoal
By The BriefBrief
China’s coast guard said it monitored the Philippines delivering necessities on Wednesday to the grounded warship BRP Sierra Madre at Second Thomas Shoal, adding that the delivery was made with Chinese permission. The resupply took place amid continuing diplomatic tensions between Beijing and Manila.
WHO:China Coast Guard
WHAT:Said it monitored and permitted the Philippines to deliver necessities to the grounded BRP Sierra Madre at Second Thomas Shoal.
WHEN:Oct 21, 2026
WHERE:Second Thomas Shoal, South China Sea
WHY:The delivery was a resupply mission to bring necessities to the grounded warship BRP Sierra Madre.
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