Year-Ender Blow In South China Sea: A West Philippine Sea Conundrum – Analysis

Just before 2022 comes to an end, China was found to be reclaiming more lands in Spratly Islands, particularly over Eldad Reef (Malvar Reef), Lankiam Cay (Panata Island), Whitsun Reef (Julian Felipe Reef), and Sandy Cay. Meanwhile, another incident which took place last Nov. 20 involved the China Coast Guard reportedly...