Reported 8 months ago
On March 5, 2024, the China Coast Guard and maritime militia surrounded a Philippine coastguard vessel, and a Philippine resupply ship was hit with powerful water cannons 8 times in the South China Sea amid sovereignty disputes. China Coast Guard claimed today (6/17) that a Philippine resupply ship 'illegally intruded' into waters near the Renai Shoal in the Nansha Islands, and took 'control measures' against the Philippine vessel. The incident reflects escalating tensions between China and the Philippines in the region, where both claim overlapping exclusive economic zones. China's recent new rule allows for the arrest of foreigners accused of illegally entering Chinese waters without trial for up to 60 days. The U.S. has expressed readiness to defend the Philippines under their mutual defense treaty if Philippine vessels in the South China Sea are attacked.
Source: YAHOO