A Philippines naval chief described an audacious anti-China mission from 1999. Vice Adm. Eduardo Santos intentionally grounded a ship to create an obstacle in the South China Sea. China claims the vast sea as its own territory, a claim fiercely disputed by its neighbors and the West. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . The rusting WWII-era vessel, BRP Sierra Madre, is still there in the South China Sea.

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Persons: Adm, Eduardo Santos, —, Thomas Organizations: Service, Philippine, Business Locations: China, South China, Sierra Madre, Philippines