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China's Sonic Weapon May Signal Philippines Christmas 'Crisis'

China has escalated tensions in the South China Sea by deploying a sonic weapon sparking worries that President Xi Jinping aims to create a crisis during the Christmas period. (AP)
 

By    |   Monday, 18 December 2023 08:10 AM EST

China has ramped up its aggressive shows of force in the heavily disputed South China Sea, recently deploying a sonic weapon that has experts concerned President Xi Jinping is working to orchestrate a "crisis for Christmas."

On Saturday, China's maritime patrol ships reportedly deployed an unspecified "acoustic device" that purportedly caused "severe temporary discomfort" to Philippine crew members who were aboard government vessels attempting a supply mission.

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China has ramped up its aggressive shows of force in the heavily disputed South China Sea, recently deploying a sonic weapon that has experts concerned President Xi Jinping is working to orchestrate a "crisis for Christmas."
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