Philippines expands South China Sea footprint with permanent Thitu Island base
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Source: South China Morning Post
Published: 2026-04-09 16:25 UTC+10:00
Section: Spratly island chain
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Asia, China, World News, Asia Pacific
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The island, known locally as Pagasa, is home to about 400 Filipinos, whom China accuses of living there illegally
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