Second Thomas Shoal

Second Thomas Shoal

Reef in the South China Sea

Second Thomas Shoal, also known as Ayungin Shoal, Bãi Cỏ Mây (Vietnamese) and Rén'ài Jiāo, is a submerged reef in the Spratly Islands of the Philippine Sea, 105 nautical miles west of Palawan, Philippines. It is a disputed territory and claimed by multiple nations.

Also known as...Ayungin Shoal, Ren'ai Reef, and Ayungin Reef
China Injures Philippine Sailor in Sea Clash

China Injures Philippine Sailor in Sea Clash A sailor was injured as Chinese and Philippine vessels clashed in the South China Sea.