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Philippines accuses China of using water cannon on its vessels for second day
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The Philippines has accused China of using water cannon against its vessels for a second consecutive day in the latest escalation of tensions in the South China Sea. China's Coast Guard stated it had imposed 'control measures' on several Philippine vessels. The incident occurred near Scarborough Shoal, where a Chinese vessel reportedly came within about 7 meters of a Philippine vessel. This marks a continuation of confrontations between the two countries over territorial disputes in the region.
Source report
China's Coast Guard stated that it had imposed "control measures" on several Philippine vessels, as tensions continue to escalate in the South China Sea.
Key Developments
- The Philippines has accused China of deploying water cannon against its vessels for a second consecutive day.
- The latest incident marks an escalation in the ongoing dispute in the South China Sea.
- A Chinese vessel at the Scarborough Shoal reportedly came within approximately 7 meters of a Philippine vessel.
Background
The confrontation is the latest in a series of incidents in the contested waters, where both nations have competing territorial claims. China's Coast Guard confirmed it had taken action, describing its response as "control measures" against multiple Philippine ships.
Source
The Business TimesRegional
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