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Tensions between China and the Philippines have escalated in the South China Sea. China's coast guard has been accused of using water cannons and engaging in dangerous maneuvers to disrupt Philippine resupply missions. The Philippines condemned China's actions as unprovoked coercion. Dozens of Chinese ships have been involved in chasing and encircling Philippine vessels, prompting the US to renew its warning to defend its treaty ally. The US Navy conducted surveillance as the standoff unfolded, highlighting the dangerous flashpoint in the region.
As a U.S. Navy surveillance plane flew in circles, dozens of Chinese coast guard and accompanying ships chased and encircled Philippine vessels in the latest confrontation in one of the most dangerous flashpoints in the South China Sea. https://t.co/RXaf2ZKHHy
Dozens of Chinese ships chase Philippine vessels as US renews warning it will defend its treaty ally https://t.co/wfGxbyS9sn
Dozens of Chinese ships chase Philippine vessels as US renews warning it will defend its treaty ally https://t.co/IhvuNhwLSm
China vessels in high-seas chase of Philippine boat with media https://t.co/2QZkzoFHZm
Philippines to continue South China Sea supply missions despite Chinese boats https://t.co/fQTyyJUNoc https://t.co/IyVFkaxr3Q
Dozens of #Chinese Ships Descend on #Philippine Boats as Standoff Intensifies @Newsweek Special Report Chinese coast guard and maritime militia vessels "recklessly harassed and blocked" Philippine coast guard boats on their way to resupply a Manila-held outpost in the South… https://t.co/H33tN3Vp2T https://t.co/DaiNX7Xfj3
Dozens of #Chinese Ships Descend on #Philippine Boats as Standoff Intensifies @Newsweek Special Report Chinese coast guard and maritime militia vessels "recklessly harassed and blocked" Philippine coast guard boats on their way to resupply a Manila-held outpost in the South… https://t.co/GXzdRBYy5v https://t.co/HT32ATokyh
Dozens of #Chinese Ships Descend on #Philippine Boats as Standoff Intensifies @Newsweek Special Report Chinese coast guard and maritime militia vessels "recklessly harassed and blocked" Philippine coast guard boats on their way to resupply a Manila-held outpost in the South… https://t.co/QEKh1JolLk
#Philippines accuses Chinese coastguard of firing water cannon at resupply boat The Philippines accused the Chinese coast guard Friday of firing water cannon at a boat carrying provisions to Filipino troops on a remote outpost in the disputed South China Sea. “CCG vessel 5203… https://t.co/39wdwrz8lm https://t.co/ud7eZ3PDiQ
China’s coast guard says it has taken “control measures” against Philippine ships near a disputed reef in the South China Sea after they entered without permission, according to a statement https://t.co/DCk6Vjajj6
The Philippines condemned China's coast guard for ‘unprovoked acts of coercion and dangerous maneuvers,’ including its use of a water cannon against one of its boats, in an attempt to disrupt a resupply mission in the South China Sea https://t.co/CX69IUAuo6
A blow-by-blow breakdown of China’s recent encounter with the Philippines in the South China Sea shows how Beijing’s fleets can use its bases and overwhelming numbers against rivals at short notice https://t.co/tkIR3INVqK https://t.co/tkIR3INVqK