CHINA is facing a growing pushback from the Philippines in the South China Sea as the two countries assert their claims over a disputed ‘grey zone’ in the waters.
The Philippines is building up a greater sea-based military force, known as the Cafgu Active Auxiliary Service, to defend waters it believes are within its control, analysts say. It follows similar moves by China in the region, in which small boats are increasingly used to ‘intrude’ into waters claimed by the Philippines, according to Asia Times.