China forces fire water cannon at Philippine ships in third faceoff this week in South China Sea
Summary
Chinese coast guard ships used water cannons on Philippine fishing boats near the Scarborough Shoal, marking the third clash in the South China Sea this week. The Philippines and China both claim these waters, which are important for global trade, and the dispute was discussed at a regional meeting in Manila.Key Facts
- Chinese coast guard fired water cannons at two Philippine fishing vessels on Friday.
- The incident happened near Scarborough Shoal, a disputed area claimed by both countries.
- A Chinese ship came within 23 feet of a Philippine government boat, causing a risk of collision.
- China claims almost the entire South China Sea, despite a 2016 court ruling against its claims.
- The Philippines called China’s actions dangerous and unprofessional, stating the shoal is part of its territory.
- Southeast Asian and Western countries expressed concern about incidents and environmental damage in the area during a Manila meeting.
- ASEAN diplomats said they made progress on a code of conduct to avoid armed conflict in the South China Sea.
- U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with China’s foreign minister to discuss recent clashes and regional tensions.
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