Philippines says China's coast guard blasts water cannon and sideswipes patrol vessel

Chinese coast guard vessels, accompanied by navy ships, engaged in aggressive actions against Philippine patrol vessels at the Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea, firing water cannons and blocking and sideswiping a Philippine vessel. Despite Chinese sovereignty claims in the disputed region, the Philippines vowed to protect its fishermen’s rights and safety in the West Philippine Sea, facing reckless maneuvers and attacks from Chinese ships. The territorial disputes in the South China Sea, a key U.S.-China rivalry point, have led to tensions, with the U.S. warning of its obligation to defend its treaty ally, the Philippines, in case of any attacks in the region.

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