China says it allowed Philippines to resupply warship amid diplomatic tensions

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China said it permitted the Philippines to deliver supplies to the BRP Sierra Madre, grounded at the disputed Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea. The resupply occurred amid elevated diplomatic tensions and Chinese coast guard supervision.

China has allowed the Philippines to resupply a grounded warship on a disputed South China Sea reef, the coastguard said on Wednesday, as tension remains high over the Chinese ambassador’s controversial comment. The Philippines delivered necessities to its warship BRP Sierra Madre grounded at the Second Thomas Shoal on Wednesday, “with permission from the Chinese side”, the China Coast Guard said in a statement. “The China Coast Guard conducted confirmation checks and maintained full supervision...