China's coast guard used water cannons against Philippine fisheries vessels in the South China Sea, marking the third clash between the two nations in one week. The incidents escalated tensions as top diplomats met in Manila, with the US increasing military presence in disputed waters.
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China said it was not the aggressor in the episode, which was the latest flare-up in the South China Sea between the two countries.
China’s Coast Guard clashed with the Philippines for a third time this week in the South China Sea, as tensions in the disputed waters escalate.
Chinese coast guard ships have fired water cannons at two Philippine fisheries vessels in the South China Sea.
China coast guard uses water cannons on 2 Philippine vessels as top diplomats meet in Manila AP News
(Bloomberg) —The Philippines and China reported their third clash in the South China Sea this week that further heightened tensions, as the US flexed its presence in disputed waters. China...