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Philippines Accuses China of Using Water Cannons on Vessels for Second Day in South China Sea
The Philippine Coast Guard accused China of using water cannons on its vessels for the second consecutive day in the South China Sea. The incident involved 12 Chinese Coast Guard vessels and three Chinese maritime militia vessels. Both nations blamed each other for a confrontation involving their personnel in a disputed shoal.
The Philippine Coast Guard reported that Chinese forces deployed water cannons against its vessels, marking the second day of such activity. The incident occurred in the South China Sea, near a disputed shoal. According to Al Jazeera, 12 China Coast Guard vessels and three Chinese maritime militia vessels were involved. The Hindu noted that Chinese and Philippine authorities are blaming each other for a confrontation between Chinese coast guard personnel and Philippine sailors. The CNA article did not provide any content.
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PublicChannel News AsiaJul 24, 01:52 PM
Philippines accuses China of using water cannon on its vessels for a second dayIndependentAl JazeeraJul 24, 01:20 PM
Philippines accuses China of using water cannon on vessels for second dayThe Philippine Coast Guard says 12 China Coast Guard vessels and three Chinese maritime militia vessels were involved.
IndependentThe HinduJul 24, 02:44 AM
Philippines says China harassed vessels in disputed watersChinese and Philippine authorities are blaming each other for a row on Monday between Chinese coast guard personnel and Philippine sailors in a disputed shoal in the South China Sea