China, Philippines dispute over grounded warship, heats up. China has once again requested the Philippines to remove a grounded World War II era warship from a disputed chal, following Manila's rejection of Beijing's earlier demand. This comes amidst mounting tensions between the two countries over the South China Sea, under the presidency of Ferdinand Marcos Jr. The United States, which backs the Southeast Asian nation in its maritime disputes with China, has been criticized by China's embassy in Manila. For rallying its allies to continue emphasizing the South China Sea issue, the second Thomas Sholl, which falls within the Philippines' exclusive economic zone, currently houses a few troops aboard the former warship Sierra Madra. Manila has accused the Chinese Coast Guard of Hantering resupply missions to its troop station there. China, however, asserts that the Philippines' occupation of the Sholl is unlawful. Security experts indicate that China's action suggested aims to gain control of the Sholl, while China has the means to escalate the situation, concerns over political risks may deter it. The Philippines' National Security Council has urged China to refrain from escalating matters, while Japan and France have voiced their concerns over China's recent actions and reiterated their support for a 2016 ruling that dismissed Beijing's extensive South China Sea claims. The United States' Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has discussed the alliance between the two countries with Philippines' Defense Secretary Gilbert Taylor Doro. Thank you for staying with us till the end of this informative journey, navigating the South China Sea disputes and the intricate global politics surrounding it. If you found this video helpful, please give it a like. Your support is what keeps us going and helps us deliver more such content. Don't forget to hit that subscribe button and join us as we decode more global affairs. More engagement means the world to us.