The Philippines says it has built a coast guard station on Thitu Island, which is part of the contested Spratly Islands. Officials said the facility, expected to be operational in early 2024, aims to improve monitoring of Chinese vessels. The announcement came amid rising tensions between the two countries that have sparked several confrontations between Philippine and Chinese boats in recent months.
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