The Philippines has said it will continue to maintain and supply its South China Sea outposts without seeking permission from any other nation. This comes after China ordered the Philippines to notify it in advance if it wants to deliver provisions or evacuate personnel from its grounded warship. There has been an increase in the frequency and duration of Chinese ships in Vietnam’s EEZ* upping the ante against Hanoi. On June 6, Vietnam expressed concern at the survey activities of the Hai Yang 26 vessel in
