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Tensions are escalating in the South China Sea as the Philippines accuses China of risky manoeuvres and obstruction at Scarborough Shoal.

China's expansive claims of sovereignty, backed by military muscle, are raising alarms among neighbouring nations like Vietnam, Indonesia, and Malaysia.

With $3.37 trillion in global trade passing through these waters, the stakes are high. Amidst this, the US, Japan, and Australia are backing regional allies, amplifying the geopolitical dynamics.