The Philippines and China are currently in an impasse at a lagoon in the South China Sea . Both countries claim the area is ` ` an integral part '' of their territory . Manila has sent a naval vessel ashore and pulled back a naval vessel from the scene . A third official Chinese ship has reportedly arrived at the scene .
The Philippines and China are locked in an impasse at a lagoon in the South China Sea . Both countries claim the area is `` an integral part '' of their territory . Manila has sent a coast guard boat and pulled back a naval vessel from the scene . A third official Chinese ship has reportedly arrived at the lagoon .