菲律宾在南海争议岛屿上开设新的海岸警卫中心, Philippines opens new coast guard center on disputed South China Sea island amid rising tensions.

菲律宾在有争议的南中国海西图岛建立了一个新的海岸警卫队指挥中心, 以加强其海上存在. The Philippines has established a new coast guard command center on Thitu Island in the disputed South China Sea to strengthen its maritime presence. 这一举动是在2026年4月9日公布的, 随着与中国紧张关系加剧而发生. 中国指责菲律宾引发不稳定. This move, unveiled on April 9, 2026, follows increased tensions with China, which accused the Philippines of provoking instability. 菲律宾声称该地区是其领土的一部分, 而中国则宣称对该区域的广泛控制. The Philippines claims the area as part of its territory, while China asserts broad control over the region.