Tensions in the South China Sea have escalated as the Philippines and China engage in a series of maritime disputes. The Philippines has accused China of aggressive actions, including the boarding of a Taiwanese tourist boat by China's coast guard, which triggered panic, and the unauthorized entry of Chinese ships into Philippine waters over 1,000+ times in 2023. In response, the Philippines has conducted marine patrols to monitor the presence of Chinese research ships and has called on the United States for defense support. Philippine Foreign Minister Enrique Manalo has publicly urged China to 'stop harassing us' and emphasized the country's desire to resolve maritime disputes peacefully. Meanwhile, China has deployed a significant number of maritime militia and coast guard ships, totaling 15 maritime militia ships, around Philippine outposts, effectively blockading the Second Thomas Shoal in the Philippines' Exclusive Economic Zone. Recent incidents include the use of water cannons by Chinese coast guard ships against Philippine vessels, causing injuries to 4 Filipinos and minor to moderate damage to Philippine ships. These developments have prompted the Philippines to urge its neighbors to stand together more strongly in the face of China's actions in the South China Sea.
The Philippines accused China's coast guard of carrying out "dangerous manoeuvres" that led to a collision in the South China Sea. Beijing claims sovereignty over most of the South China Sea, a claim a court ruled has no legal basis. https://t.co/usLdeRrHgP
#WATCH 🔴 Real-life naval battle: The Philippines accused China of engaging in illegal "pursuit, blockade, and dangerous maneuvers" against Filipino ships in the South China Sea. Looks captivating! https://t.co/xrczpxPLmG
🇵🇭🇨🇳 TENSIONS ESCALATE BETWEEN THE PHILIPPINES AND CHINA Philippines National Task Force: "This morning, China Coast Guard (CCG) and Chinese Maritime Militia (CMM) vessels harassed, blocked, deployed water cannons, and executed dangerous maneuvers in another attempt to… https://t.co/v0r9foA13o https://t.co/5ZdZYBOCEf
Philippines, US to hold military drills in islands facing South China Sea, Taiwan https://t.co/w7K0trrfAa https://t.co/uxPeiC2Y9u
4 #Filipinos hurt after 2 #China Coast Guard ships use water cannons on PH Ayungin resupply vessel, shattering the wind shield of the ship on March 5. https://t.co/S6aATJTJmU
New video | China illegally “harassed, blocked, & executed dangerous maneuvers” against Philippines ships + Two Coast Guard warships deployed water cannons simultaneously https://t.co/Meuhv9adaL
Watch: Philippine and Chinese boats collide in South China Sea https://t.co/mbVmX8I3vU
The Philippines broke its promise by sending 2 coast guard vessels and 2 cargo ships to trespass into the waters off Ren'ai Jiao in China's Nansha Qundao on Tuesday, in an attempt to bring supplies to its warship illegally grounded there. China Coast Guard (CCG) lawfully took… https://t.co/6VYPgS341Z
#China’s coast guard says it has taken control measures against #Philippine vessels that illegally intruded into waters adjacent to the Second Thomas Shoal, which is a disputed atoll in the South China Sea. https://t.co/ieEwwiYV87
A Supply Ship with the Philippines Coast Guard that was attempting to Resupply the BRP Sierra Madre is reported to have suffered Minor to Moderate Damage after being Rammed by a Chinese Coast Guard Ship earlier today near the Second Thomas Shoal. https://t.co/CvjzDEZaxo
A great video via @BRPSierraMadre Watch the #Philippine Supply Vessel Unaiza May successfully evaded a blocking maneuver by a #ChinaCoastGuard vessel, ensuring the vital resupply mission to BRP Sierra Madre at Second Thomas Shoal continued unhindered. https://t.co/SEPsva0xKi
China coast guard says it takes measures against Philippine vessels at Second Thomas Shoal https://t.co/LTm8mzr9XG https://t.co/TyGxc1Q1z2
China takes regulatory actions against Philippine ships near Ren'ai Jiao https://t.co/RjjnJLocFf
Philippines’ U-turn on South China Sea code of conduct a sign tensions remain stumbling block to progress https://t.co/Bzc4zqZ1Rg
Philippines urges neighbors to stand together more strongly against China in the South China Sea https://t.co/UKKvp6hpg5
Philippines foreign minister urges China to 'stop harassing us' https://t.co/zbN4Lsscsg
#China's maritime militia ships are boosting their presence near the #Philippines outpost at 2nd Thomas Shoal China has been blockading the shoal, which is in the Philippines Exclusive Economic Zone. https://t.co/Wkxsc6SVQ4
Philippine foreign minister urges neighbors to stand together more strongly in South China Sea https://t.co/IyYWSF8G3X
Philippine Foreign Minister Enrique Manalo has said that his country wants to solve maritime disputes with China peacefully — but delivered a simple message to Beijing: "Stop harassing us." https://t.co/UDv6wFM4ej
🇵🇭🇨🇳 BREAKING: PHILIPPINES CALLS ON U.S. TO DEFEND THEM FROM CHINESE SHIPS IN DISPUTED WATERS Philippine foreign minister Enrique Manalo told Bejing to "stop harassing" the Philippines after Chinese research vessels were spotted on its east coast. Calling on foreign allies,… https://t.co/NHEzsCLfcy
China moves 15 maritime militia ships + several Coast Guard (war)ships in “potential blockading force” around Philippines outposts https://t.co/0GgDFRgROK
In the past 48 hrs 🇨🇳#China has deployed 9 Qiong Sansha Yu maritime militia ships from Gaven/Johnson Reefs west to Mischief Reef, boosting its potential blockading force around the 🇵🇭#Philippines' BRP Sierra Madre outpost at 2nd Thomas Shoal from 6 to 15 of these vessels. [🧵1/3] https://t.co/Lzvum0evIC
"Stop harassing us" Philippine foreign minister Enrique Manalo tells @AFP that his country wants to solve maritime disputes with China peacefully -- but delivered a simple message to Beijing: "stop harassing us" https://t.co/d8LdF6rq72 https://t.co/Wp1SORuBs1
Philippines conducts marine patrols to check presence of Chinese research ships https://t.co/E1tMoKpxVO https://t.co/i4TZR6M4ME
Glad to see this getting the mainstream coverage it deserves. - China accused of trespassing into Taiwan's territorial waters 1,000+ times in 2023 - CNN reporter saw at least 4 Coast Guard ships in less than 2 hours Troubled Waters | Cat & Mouse with China off Taiwan's Coast 👀 https://t.co/cJ6ZYeOrIO
"#Taiwan said last week a Taiwanese tourist boat operating from Kinmen had been boarded briefly by #China's coast guard, triggering "panic", & that this week 5 Chinese ships entered prohibited or controlled waters" https://t.co/nBEuAc9Hth
"The threat of growing maritime tension bt the Philippines & #China evolving into a military campaign is more alarming than the prospect of Beijing invading #Taiwan." “The real flashpoint is in the West Philippine Sea.” https://t.co/RZUipfYHEB