China, Philippines announce deal to stop clashes in South China Sea Fox NewsWhy does China care about a rust bucket in the middle of the sea? The Washington PostChina, Philippines agree on ‘provisional arrangement’ for South China Sea resupply missions, Manila says Reuters.comSecond Thomas Shoal: deal or no deal? Radio Free AsiaDeal or no deal? China and Philippines at odds over Second Thomas Shoal resupply agreement South China Morning Post