China on the brink of war with another country backed by India after South China Sea chaos

"Tensions are soaring as China's long-standing tussle for dominance over the South China Sea threatens to boil over into outright conflict.

Beijing, asserting near-total control over the significant stretch of water, has been at loggerheads with various regional nations, including The Philippines, for a considerable time.
Despite the growing aggression from Beijing, Filipino President Ferdinand Marco Jr. continues to pursue a diplomatic route, stating he is "not in the business to instigate wars." MS