Australia, Japan, France, And Germany have expressed "serious concerns" over the latest incident between China and Philippines in the Ayungin Shoal and urged China to abide by international maritime laws, particularly the landmark 2016 Abritral Tribunal ruling invalidated Beijing's sweeping claims based on its nine-dash line. But the interrupted resupply mission for the military personnel stationed at ayungin Shoal in the West Philippines Sea (WPS).

Antonio, R., Casayuran, M. B., & Sadongdong, M. A. (2021, November 22). Ayungin Shoal incident draws support for PH; China vows not to stop resupply mission. Manila Bulletin, pp. 1, 10.