Philippines Says China Fired Water Cannons on Supply Vessel
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The Philippines’ military said a Chinese coast guard ship blocked and fired water cannons on a supply vessel in the South China Sea, marking the latest confrontation in the disputed waters.
“The Armed Forces of the Philippines strongly condemns and expresses grave concern over the China Coast Guard’s excessive and offensive actions against Philippine vessels near Ayungin Shoal,” it said in a statement on Sunday, referring to the atoll also known as the Second Thomas Shoal.