US rejects China’s new Scarborough Shoal reserve rules
Why it matters: Washington tied the move to Beijing’s bid to block Filipino fishermen from a contested fishing ground.
Bloomberg, The Straits Times
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#South China Sea
China water-cannoned Philippine boats again at Scarborough Shoal
What's new: Manila said the second straight day of clashes was this week's third South China Sea confrontation, after a sailor was injured Monday.
Series: China Philippines · South China Sea Standoff · 3 chapters since Jul 21Philippine sailor hurt in clash with China near Second Thomas Shoal
Why it matters: The confrontation escalated tensions days before the two countries' top diplomats meet in Manila.
Bloomberg, Channel News Asia +2
Philippines condemns China Daily video portraying Filipinos as monkeys
What's new: Manila demanded the Jul. 10 post be removed, calling it racist amid wider South China Sea tensions.
Bloomberg, Tribunnews
US sends 4 autonomous sea drones to Philippines amid China tensions
Why it matters: The $13 million Triton vehicles can gather data above and below the South China Sea for up to 30 days.
Bloomberg, The Straits Times