South China Sea, a vast expanse of resource-rich waters, has long been a region of contention among several nations, including China, Vietnam, the Philippines, Taiwan, and Malaysia. The United States and Philippines have announced plans to open new military bases in the South China Sea, exacerbating tensions in the region. China has strongly condemned the US-Philippines military expansion, viewing it as a threat to its sovereignty and a provocation in the South China Sea. #usnavy #china #philippines