#Thitu has been occupied by the #Philippines since 1974 and is home to 387 civilians. However, #China also claims the island and much of the surrounding #SouthChinaSea Thitu and its people are on the frontline of an intensifying struggle against their superpower neighbour.
'As long as we’re here, it’s ours’: the island fishing community on the frontline of South China Sea tensions
https://www.theguardian.com/world/article/2024/aug/26/thitu-island-philippines-south-china-sea-tensions-pag-asa-fishing-community
🔴 As #China continues to act belligerently, this Sunday, the #Philippines plans to send a #Christmas convoy of around 40 boats to distribute gifts and other provisions to people on #Thitu island, the #Philippines' largest occupied island in the #SouthernSea
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-67668930 #SoutheastAsia #News
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