US ally Philippines stands up to China with new outpost on disputed island

US ally Philippines stands up to China with new outpost on disputed island

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The Philippines has opened a new coast guard station in a remote corner of the South China Sea. The outpost is said to be equipped with cutting-edge equipment to help it monitor the movements of Chinese forces that seek to challenge its control. Located on Thitu Island in the hotly disputed…

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