Philippines Accuses Chinese Coast Guard of Boarding Navy Boats in South China Sea

The Philippines claims that Chinese coast guard vessels boarded its navy boats in the South China Sea on June 19, 2024. The incident occurred near the disputed Spratly Islands, a region where both nations have overlapping territorial claims. France 24 reported that the Philippines accused the Chinese coast guard of boarding its navy boats, while the Australian Broadcasting Corporation described the incident as a violent clash, with the Philippines labeling the actions as 'piracy.'