Philippines summons China envoy over water cannoning of boats | The Malaysian Insight

A Chinese diplomatic vehicle leaves the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs in Manila today. The Philippines condemned China Coast Guard yesterday for firing water cannon at its vessels in the disputed South China Sea, describing it as ‘illegal’ and ‘dangerous’. – AFP pic, August 7, 2023.

MANILA summoned Beijing’s envoy today after the China Coast Guard blocked and water cannoned Philippine vessels in the disputed South China Sea, President Ferdinand Marcos said. The incident happened on Saturday as the Philippine Coast Guard escorted charter boats carrying food, water, fuel and other supplies for Filipino military personnel stationed at Second Thomas Shoal in the Spratly Islands.

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