Philippines, China Clash Again Near Contested Scarborough Shoal
The Philippines and China clashed for a third time this week near the contested Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea. Manila says Chinese vessels fired water cannons at Philippine coast guard and fisheries ships during a mission to resupply fishing boats in the area. Beijing says it used "control measures" against vessels it says were operating illegally.
Philippines-China Row Escalates
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The Philippines and China clashed for a third time this week in the South China Sea on Friday morning.
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The Philippines says Chinese ships fired water cannons at official Philippine ships near the contested Scarborough Shoal.
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It says coast guard and fisheries vessels were attacked during a mission to supply fishing boats in the area.
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The Philippine Coast Guard called China's actions "illegal, coercive, aggressive and deceptive."
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China says it used “control measures” on ships it says were operating illegally in the area.
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Philippines-China Row Escalates
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The Philippine Coast Guard accused China of attacking its government ships near the contested Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea.
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Manila said its coast guard and fisheries bureau ships were attacked by water cannons and dangerous maneuvers, while supporting fisherfolk in the area Friday morning.
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A Philippine Coast Guard spokesperson said China employed illegal, coercive, aggressive and deceptive gray-zone tactics.
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Reuters reports China imposed “control measures” on the Philippines vessels it said were operating illegally in the area.
