Chinese coast guard uses water cannons against Philippine coast guard near Scarborough Shoal in South China Sea, damaging a vessel during a resupply mission, escalating territorial tensions.

Chinese coast guard vessels of using water cannons against Philippine coast guard ships near the Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea, causing damage to one vessel. This incident occurred during a Philippine mission to resupply Filipino fishermen and marks the latest escalation of tensions between the two nations over territorial claims in the disputed region. The Philippines claims that China has installed a floating barrier at the shoal's entrance, effectively restricting access.

April 30, 2024
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