Thitu Island

Satellite Images Reveal Chinese Vessels Cluster Near Disputed Philippine Island Amid Tensions

28 Nov 2024

The recent satellite images shows a large number of Chinese civilian vessels positioned near Thitu Island, a key Philippine outpost in the contested South China Sea. Despite the build-up of around 60 ships, Philippine officials have dismissed the presence as routine, with no immediate cause for concern. The images, captured...

Thitu Island Residents Face Growing Tensions Amid China’s Increasing Presence

26 Aug 2024

The situation on Thitu Island, also known as Pag-asa Island, is a vivid example of the escalating tensions in the South China Sea. Occupied by the Philippines since 1974, Thitu is home to a small civilian population and serves as a frontline in the territorial disputes with China, which claims...