Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, September 11) — An international security expert expects China to soon escalate its actions in the South China Sea, with the end goal of taking control over most parts of the contested waters

On Sept. 8, the Philippines successfully completed its resupply mission to Ayungin Shoal, but not without another attempt by the China Coast Guard (CCG) to block the operations. Chinese vessels conducted “dangerous maneuvers” and exhibited “aggressive conduct,” separating the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) ships from the resupply boats.

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