China Coast Guard Continues Water Cannon Attacks on Philippine Ships in Disputed Sea
TL;DR
China's coast guard used water cannon against Philippine boats in the South China Sea, just days after US Secretary of State Antony Blinken reiterated Washington’s commitment to defending Philippine access to the area. The skirmish occurred near the contested Second Thomas Shoal, with the Philippine vessels being impeded and encircled by Chinese maritime forces. This incident is the latest in a series of clashes between the two countries in the disputed region, where China claims sovereignty.
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- China coast guard water-cannons Philippine ship days after US backs Manila in disputed sea CNN
- Chinese coast guard blasts Philippine boat with water cannon in disputed sea for 2nd time this month The Associated Press
- Philippines accuses China of new water cannon attacks in South China Sea Al Jazeera English
- China coast guard says Philippine personnel ignored warnings and 'illegally' landed on reef Reuters
- China Sends Warnings to US Ally Amid Rising Tensions Newsweek
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