By bno – Taipei Office Rising tensions in the South China Sea have intensified following the Philippines’ increased air patrols and airdrop operations near contested reefs, according to a recent alert from the South China Sea Strategic Situation Probing Initiative (SCSPI). The Beijing-based think tank has cautioned against the growing risks associated with these aerial activities, highlighting the potential for severe consequences if the situation deteriorates further, as reported by SCMP. The SCSPI’s latest report underscores the growing anxiety in Beijing over what it perceives as provocativ…