Tuesday, August 8, 2023

Confrontation in South China Sea deepens tensions between China and US-backed Philippines | DW News

 


Tensions are running high between the Philippines and China following a recent confrontation in a disputed area of the South China Sea. Manila condemned the Chinese coast guard on Sunday for firing water cannon at its vessels in the contested waterway, describing it as "illegal" and "dangerous." Beijing, on the other hand, said it had taken "necessary controls" against Philippine boats that had "illegally" entered its waters.

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