The media, said on March 9, the Chinese coast guard boat stopped to two Philippine vessels in charity reef "gravel" personnel stationed on the old warship carrying supplies. A Philippine navy official said, the Philippine military in a few days by the plane dropped supplies to garrison personnel, military vowed to send supply ships now challenge the blockade of China coast guard ship.
The Philippines did not disclose the specific date, but in eight Philippine soldiers in charity reef generally every two months you will get. Singapore institute of southeast Asia expert Ian storey, said: "Manila will end the supply for them. Retreat will be the Philippines in the south China sea sovereignty sound policy major setback."
A warship since 1999, the Philippines, it said, "sit beach", since the Chinese government has repeatedly demanded towed the ship. The ship has been so far as the Philippine Marine outpost.
The U.S. government seems unlikely to have too much on this event, as it has said it would not take sides in territorial disputes in the region.
The U.S. naval war college's original yoshihara said, kindly reef in the sights of China has been a long time, China now "dramatic development obviously kick-started the sea coast guard force balance, make adjustments" in a direction in China's interest.