Philippines

fēilǜbīn

菲律宾

accuse

zhǐzé

指责

China

zhōngguó

中国

at

zài

在

South China Sea

nánhǎi

南海

use

shǐyòng

使用

high-pressure

gāoyā

高压

water cannon

shuǐpào

水炮

。

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Philippines Accuses China of Using Water Cannons Against Vessels in South China Sea

The Philippine Coast Guard accused Chinese coast guard vessels of firing water cannons at Philippine ships near Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea. The incident marks the latest confrontation between the two nations in the disputed waters.

The Philippine government has accused the Chinese coast guard of using water cannons against vessels in the South China Sea. According to reports, a fleet of Chinese vessels including 12 coast guard ships and 3 maritime militia vessels launched water cannon attacks on Philippine fishing vessels in the Scarborough Shoal region. Philippine ships were hit by water cannons, and two additional vessels were forced to execute dangerous maneuvers to avoid collisions. The Chinese Foreign Ministry stated that the coast guard actions were reasonable and lawful. The Philippines has called on China to immediately stop these actions.

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