Post by sevenofnine on Aug 31, 2024 11:26:57 GMT -5
Look like China and Phillipines are going at each other
The Philippines and China on Saturday accused each other of dangerous maritime maneuvers after their coastguard ships collided in disputed waters of the South China Sea.
Tensions between the two Asian neighbors have ratcheted up in recent months over areas like the Sabina Shoal, which falls under Manila's exclusive economic zone but is also one of several parts of the sea that Beijing claims it owns.
What did both sides say?
The Philippines coastguard said its patrol vessel BRP Teresa Magbanua suffered significant damage when it was rammed three times by the Chinese coastguard vessel on Saturday.
Philippine authorities played videos at a news conference showing the incident, and coastguard spokesperson Jay Tarriela vowed that his country's vessel would not leave the area, "despite the harassment, the bullying activities and escalatory action of the Chinese coastguard."
www.dw.com/en/philippines-china-trade-blame-over-latest-ship-collision/a-70099712
The Philippines and China on Saturday accused each other of dangerous maritime maneuvers after their coastguard ships collided in disputed waters of the South China Sea.
Tensions between the two Asian neighbors have ratcheted up in recent months over areas like the Sabina Shoal, which falls under Manila's exclusive economic zone but is also one of several parts of the sea that Beijing claims it owns.
What did both sides say?
The Philippines coastguard said its patrol vessel BRP Teresa Magbanua suffered significant damage when it was rammed three times by the Chinese coastguard vessel on Saturday.
Philippine authorities played videos at a news conference showing the incident, and coastguard spokesperson Jay Tarriela vowed that his country's vessel would not leave the area, "despite the harassment, the bullying activities and escalatory action of the Chinese coastguard."
www.dw.com/en/philippines-china-trade-blame-over-latest-ship-collision/a-70099712
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