Potentially big news: it looks like there could be something of a standoff happening off the coast of the Philippines' Palawan Island, where two Chinese Coast Guard ships and two Philippine Coast Guard vessels are clustered near each other.

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Increased naval presence in sensitive waters often signals more than routine patrols. Could be diplomatic, could be strategic — time will tell. 🌐🕊️