Philippines Lodges Protest Over South China Sea Incident

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VoM News Desk | March 25, 2024 | 07:19 PM IST | Breaking News, China, Philippines, World | Follow on Google News

Philippines Lodges Protest Over South China Sea Incident

Philippines Lodges Protest Over South China Sea Incident

The Philippines summoned Beijing’s envoy to express strong protest over an alleged water cannon attack by the Chinese Coast Guard in the disputed South China Sea, reported Al Jazeera.

Details of the Incident

According to the Philippines Department of Foreign Affairs, the aggressive actions near the Second Thomas Shoal led to injuries to three Filipino soldiers and severe damage to a Philippine vessel, the Unaizah May 4. The soldiers received treatment on board a coastguard escort ship.

Tensions in the South China Sea

The Second Thomas Shoal has been a site of repeated confrontations between Chinese and Philippine vessels. The recent incident underscores the escalating tensions in the region amidst territorial disputes.

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