Flares Over the Spratly Islands: A Familiar Pattern in a Crowded Sea The Philippine Coast Guard's release of footage showing Chinese forces firing flares at an unarmed aircraft over the Spratly Islands has reignited concerns about escalating tensions in the South China Sea.
The video provides a disturbing glimpse into the reality of navigating this contested waters.
Located near the Philippines and Malaysia, the Spratly Islands have long been a hotspot for territorial disputes between several countries.