Reported 8 months ago
Four Chinese coastguard vessels encircled and boarded a Philippine navy boat during a stand-off in the disputed South China Sea, as seen in photos released by Chinese state media. The incident occurred at the Second Thomas Shoal, part of the Spratly Islands claimed by both Beijing and Manila. The Chinese coastguard carried out the first 'boarding inspection' under new law enforcement procedures, resulting in a tense confrontation with the Philippine boat's crew. This escalation is the latest in a series of confrontations in the strategic waterway, prompting condemnation from the US in support of its ally, the Philippines.
Source: YAHOO