China's Pattern of Provocation in the South China Sea The Philippine military's recent accusation against Chinese coast guard personnel has brought to light a disturbing trend of aggressive behavior by Beijing in the disputed waters of the South China Sea.
The latest incident, which left a navy sailor injured and a rubber boat damaged, is just one in a string of provocative actions that have left regional tensions simmering.
At Second Thomas Shoal, also known as Ayungin by Manila, Chinese coast guard vessels have become increasingly brazen in their attempts to assert dominance over the area.