South China Sea: Quiet Night After Busy Day (November 13-14, 2024)

Baybay City, Philippines – November 14, 2024 – The South China Sea remained relatively calm overnight following a busy day of pronouncements and exercises. No significant incidents were reported between the evening of November 13 and the morning of November 14 (1800 PST – 0600 PST).

Here’s a recap of yesterday’s developments:

• The Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) released a statement reiterating its opposition to China’s expansive claims in the South China Sea. The statement comes a day after a Chinese spokesperson reaffirmed China’s position on the disputed waters.
• Vietnamese state media reported ongoing military drills by the Vietnam People’s Navy in the South China Sea, focusing on combat readiness and defense capabilities. Specific locations and details of the drills were not disclosed.
• Social media activity surrounding the South China Sea showed continued discussion of the ongoing tensions. Notably, there were posts expressing concern about the potential for conflict, as well as messages promoting peaceful resolution and adherence to international law.

Limited information is available for the current period (after 1800 PST on November 13). We will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as they become available.

Sources:

• Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs (press release)
• Vietnamese state media (translated reports)
• Social media monitoring (public posts regarding South China Sea)

Note: Due to the nature of OSINT (Open Source Intelligence), information may be limited or unconfirmed. WPS.News will endeavor to provide the most accurate and up-to-date information available.