Tensions in the South China Sea have escalated as the Philippines and China exchange accusations over a recent encounter on April 4. The dispute centers around the Scarborough Shoal and the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) of the Philippines, where Filipino fishermen have reportedly been harassed by Chinese Coast Guard vessels near the Recto Bank and Rozul Reef. China claims that the Philippine ships were conducting illegal activities near the Houteng Reef in the Nansha Islands, an assertion that has been met with criticism from Philippine officials. The situation has led to environmental damage and raised fears of a potential military conflict. Both sides accuse each other of undermining stability in the region, with the Philippines alleging that two Chinese coastguard ships harassed its fishing vessels, while China insists its actions were lawful responses to the Philippines' trespass. Gan Yu, the CCG spokesperson, stated that the Philippine side organized multiple vessels to illegally operate near Houteng Reef.
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#China Coast Guard harasses #Filipino fisherfolk in Recto Bank Filipino fisherfolk were harassed by two China Coast Guard (CCG) ships as they installed payaos or local fish aggregating devices in the vicinity of Recto Bank in the West Philippine Sea on Thursday, April 4. At one… https://t.co/JL3ZqbVzex
2) #China Coast Guard harasses #Filipino fisherfolk in Recto Bank Filipino fisherfolk were harassed by two China Coast Guard (CCG) ships as they installed payaos or local fish aggregating devices in the vicinity of Recto Bank in the West Philippine Sea on Thursday, April 4. At… https://t.co/QhWZ34tiVv
Two #Chinese Coast Guard vessels, aka the Chinese pirates of the #SouthChinaSea , harassing and threatening #Philippine ships again. https://t.co/dA5GUMt7a1
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Gan Yu, the CCG spokesperson, said in a statement that the Philippine side on Thursday organized multiple vessels to illegally operate near Houteng Reef in China's Nansha Islands. "The China Coast Guard handled the situation in accordance with the law and regulations, with… https://t.co/VlBqxjVW4K
The China Coast Guard lawfully responded to multiple vessels from the #Philippines that acted illegally near the Houteng Reef in the #SouthChinaSea on Thursday, said the China Coast Guard. https://t.co/YP0BF5dCNG https://t.co/F6KtySZrmC
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China Coast Guard harasses Filipino fisherfolk in Recto Bank https://t.co/MKcq7ac6UY
CHINA COAST GUARD SPOKESPERSON: PHILIPPINE GOVERMENT SHIPS HAVE CONTINUED TO UNDERMINE STABILITY IN THE SOUTH CHINA SEA UNDER THE GUISE OF "FISHING PROTECTION"
CHINA COAST GUARD SPOKESPERSON: THE PHILIPPINES ORGANISED A NUMBER OF SHIPS TO "ILLEGALLY CONDUCT" ACTIVITIES IN WATERS ADJACENT TO A REEF IN THE NANSHA ISLANDS
China Coast Guard on the Philippines' latest trespass into Houteng Jiao https://t.co/OAiPzrEzAL
The Philippines accused two Chinese coastguard ships of harassing Filipino fishing vessels in its exclusive economic zone (EEZ) in the South China Sea. https://t.co/RqluMRinUO
WATCH: Philippine Coast Guard spokesperson Commodore Jay Tarriela shares footage of Chinese Coast Guard vessels threatening Filipino fishermen in the vicinity of the Rozul Reef on Thursday, April 4. https://t.co/nbSdA6X13l https://t.co/b5jjtkgGt5
China has warned the Philippines against provocative actions in the South China Sea. Beijing claims Manila might be acting under foreign influence and breaching its commitments https://t.co/6vXpNXuonx
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A dispute in the South China Sea is leading to environmental damage and fears of a military conflict. @shaymabakht joined fishermen in the Scarborough Shoal ⬇️ https://t.co/ix4oDnyxsg