South china sea dispute

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So how serious is this dispute getting now over this sea area.
From all accounts i am hearing it is upscaling to a new level. People, locals are starting to get a little scared. More military movements as well.
Any of the guys over there feel any sort of change?

where i am ,Mindanou , i never realy think about it, no one talks about it here, the only activity here is the occasional attack on the rebels ect