A WASHINGTON-BASED think tank has warned that China will likely resort to less lethal but extremely dangerous tactics as it steps up its confrontations with the Philippines in the South China Sea.

The Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative (AMTI) made the warning after it noted that incidents involving the use of force by Chinese ships at the Ayungin Shoal have increased in frequency and intensity in 2024, resulting in more serious damage to Philippine vessels and injuries to personnel.

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