In this comprehensive video, we dive into the recent interception of a Chinese spy ship by the Philippine Coast Guard near the highly contested South China Sea. This incident underscores escalating tensions fueled by China’s expansive claims marked by the controversial Nine-Dash Line, which overlaps with the territories of several Southeast Asian nations, including the Philippines.Key topics covered: China spy ship interception July 2025 Philippine Coast Guard confronts Chinese vessel U.S. Navy South China Sea deployments and responses Artificial islands and militarization efforts The Nine-Dash Line Dispute and territorial disputes Freedom of navigation operations (FONOPs) by the U.S. Chinese maritime militia and surveillance tactics Alliances and defense strategies in Southeast Asia