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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Jim Gomez

Chinese vessel jams supply ship’s communications in disputed waters

Philippine forces successfully delivered supplies and new personnel to a contested outpost in the South China Sea last week, despite Chinese government vessels reportedly jamming communications during the operation.

The mission, which saw the Armed Forces of the Philippines transport food, fuel, and a fresh contingent of navy personnel to the Second Thomas Shoal, concluded "without any untoward incident" on Friday, according to two senior Philippine officials.

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