Tensions escalated in the South China Sea on March 23 as Filipino vessels, including two coast guard and one supply vessel, were intercepted by Chinese coastguards near Ayungin Shoal, leading to a confrontation where the Philippines waved a white flag. The United States, through the State Dept, condemned the Peoples Republic of China's 'dangerous actions', affirming its support for the Philippines. Philippine officials reported that Chinese coast guard ships, supported by a military helicopter, attempted to block Philippine vessels carrying scientists to two sandbars, resulting in injuries to Filipino crew members and damage to their vessel. China's Defence Ministry warned the Philippines against inflammatory comments and actions, emphasizing the need to prevent further conflicts. Amidst these tensions, the Philippines summoned the Chinese envoy over the aggressive actions and dared China to seek arbitration for their maritime sovereignty claims, invoking the 2016 tribunal's ruling and UNCLOS. This series of events underscores the ongoing territorial disputes in the South China Sea, involving significant concerns over sovereignty, international law, and regional stability, particularly around Ren'ai Jiao.
#Chinese coast guard ships hit a #Philippine supply boat with water cannons in the latest confrontation near a disputed shoal in the South China Sea, causing injuries to its navy crew members and heavy damage to the wooden vessel, Philippine officials said.https://t.co/1LF4J45ZOo
The Philippines intruded waters of Ren’ai Jiao not to “resupply”, but to send construction materials to reinforce its illegally grounded warship. The move is against the Philippines’ commitment to China and Article 5 of DOC. https://t.co/hFrLRfcJSS
China tells Philippines to ‘proceed with caution’ after latest stand-off https://t.co/Alm0US4hWh
China's vice foreign minister, Chen Xiaodong, said relations between China and the Philippines are presently at a crossroads, and the Philippine side must act cautiously in which way to go https://t.co/KxtWXtzig8
The Philippines intruded waters of Ren’ai Jiao not to “resupply”, but to send construction materials to reinforce its illegally grounded warship. The move is against the Philippines’ commitment to China and Article 5 of DOC. https://t.co/5GHhOMrzFn
US @StateDept statement supporting the Philippines in the South China Sea is unfactual and misleading. The US is not a party to the South China Sea issue, yet it keeps meddling in the issue, sowing discord and falsely accusing China, causing instability in the region. https://t.co/RaoMfIv7XK
China lodges stern representations to Philippines over supplying Ren'ai Jiao https://t.co/rgruD1xAD1
China threatens more 'resolute measures' after confrontation with US ally https://t.co/MdnUa8eMXJ https://t.co/ODzHQ3rKLT
China vice foreign minister says relations with Philippines are at a crossroads https://t.co/tKuSS4IaI6 https://t.co/ZtQEA5Zrr0
China & Russia challenge US claim to mineral-rich stretches of seabed as retired officials and military in Washington urge the Senate to ratify the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea #Unclos to give the US more influence in talks. https://t.co/CYKplVZys7
⚠️ CHINA VICE FOREIGN MINISTER SAYS RELATIONS WITH PHILIPPINES ARE AT A CROSSROADS Full Story → https://t.co/GrNAfFbx7p China's vice foreign minister, Chen Xiaodong, said relations between China and the Philippines are presently at a crossroads, and the Philippine side must…
“The Philippines urges China to take the correct track of abiding by international law and respecting the legitimate rights of other states like the Philippines, and to cease and desist from its continued violation of international law, including the 1982 UNCLOS and the 2016… https://t.co/afvj8CBcfI
China has been deploying what looks to be its weapon of choice in dealing with an increasingly assertive Philippines in the South China Sea: water cannons https://t.co/sLuRL7gqPG
#Philippines says #Chinese envoy summoned over 'aggressive actions' off reef https://t.co/ubtgbRBG2H
#NewsAlert | China embassy says complained to Philippines over reef 'intrusion' | reported by news agencg AFP
Manila dares Beijing to arbitrate South China Sea claim, summons Chinese envoy https://t.co/PPLxuUkESw
Philippines summons Beijing envoy over South China Sea water cannon attack https://t.co/ehd7mPXwUo
Philippines summons China envoy over standoff, dares Beijing to seek arbitration https://t.co/PWv5oABqik
The Philippines defense minister dared China to take its claims of sovereignty in the South China Sea to international arbitration following another standoff at the weekend, but said Manila would not budge on its position https://t.co/sh0ezraRvR
#BREAKING Philippine foreign ministry says Chinese representative summoned over 'aggressive actions' off reef https://t.co/4o4VirLo8e
PHILIPPINES' FOREIGN MINISTRY: HAS PROTESTED AGAINST AGGRESSIVE ACTIONS BY CHINA COAST GUARD, MARITIME MILITIA AGAINST ROTATION AND RESUPPLY MISSION OVER THE WEEKEND
Philippines defence minister dares China to put maritime sovereignty claim to arbitration https://t.co/DcCqY2wXAL https://t.co/gVJHCmver4
Xinhua: "A Chinese military spokesperson on Sunday said if the Philippines keeps challenging the bottom line of the Chinese side, China will respond by taking resolute measures to safeguard its territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests." https://t.co/mPQ038td7x
Philippines Defence Minister Dares China to Put Maritime Sovereignty Claim to Arbitration https://t.co/72J0cdd0ZK
Hundreds of former national security, military and political leaders are calling on the Senate to ratify the United Nations' Law of the Sea, warning lawmakers that China is taking advantage of America's absence. https://t.co/H31qfZ4rNb
We know that China will launch water cannon attacks on Philippines ships transporting construction materials to Renai's reef, it is not something new and completely predictable. I have a question. Why doesn't the Philippines fire water cannons back to Chinese ships? Why doesn't… https://t.co/ftU9vRg3nZ
National security and military leaders warn that China is taking advantage of America’s absence from the Law of the Sea treaty to pursue its maritime ambitions and overall naval supremacy. https://t.co/uxbbpki78n https://t.co/WLhya4e7cF
South China Sea: Beijing warns Philippines against ‘escalating situation’ after latest Second Thomas Shoal face-off https://t.co/qXvoMcJaCE
A white flag!🏳️The #Philippines deployed 2 coast guard vessels & 1 supply vessel to illegally intrude into the waters near China’s Ren’ai Jiao Saturday. Facing 🇨🇳water cannon, Philippine personnel waved a white flag. Philippines vessels should prepare🏳️before intruding again. https://t.co/TJLsbCJWYv
China pledges to protect territorial integrity following South China Sea incident https://t.co/quHttBxDT7 https://t.co/0WOihwdRJT
After clash, China warns Philippines over escalation in South China Sea https://t.co/9qE4yqY8cs
China vows to safeguard its territorial integrity after South China Sea incident https://t.co/pvt7Tioq7n https://t.co/GqSdAqkI4H
It should be abundantly clear to any alert onlooker that the Amboy regime in Manila has been incessantly provoking China in the disputed South China Sea shoals and islets, at US behest or stimulated by their own blatant Sinophobia. Almost always, the stunt involves bringing… https://t.co/GWPbQ9nDic
🔴 CHINA'S DEFENCE MINISTRY WARNS PHILIPPINES TO CEASE INFLAMMATORY COMMENTS AND ACTIONS TO PREVENT FURTHER CONFLICTS AND ESCALATION OF THE SITUATION.
Dangerous PRC actions against lawful Philippine operations in the South China Sea on March 23 caused injuries to Filipino service members and significantly damaged their vessel. We stand with our Philippine ally. https://t.co/qH9sjaaNV1
China continues to execute “belligerent, dangerous, & aggressive activity” in the South China Sea, Adm. Aquilino told Congress last week. “Those are not based on legality. The 2016 tribunal ruled that the PRC has no legal claim—yet they continue to drive a perception &… https://t.co/2nFtGkhdYO
Chinese coast guard ships backed by a military helicopter attempted unsuccessfully to block two Philippine government vessels carrying scientists from reaching two sandbars in the disputed South China Sea, Philippine officials said Friday. https://t.co/cEk4JsAT7x
The Peoples Republic of China's provocations in the South China Sea today resulted in injuries to Filipino crew members, undermined regional stability, and showed clear disregard for international law. The United States stands with our Philippine allies.
🔴 US CONDEMNS CHINA'S 'DANGEROUS ACTIONS' IN SOUTH CHINA SEA, STANDS WITH PHILIPPINES: STATE DEPT
Foreign governments stand with Philippines after latest incident in Ayungin Shoal https://t.co/KhXiCxEa6v via @rapplerdotcom
Filipino intruders into the South China Sea waves a white flag and surrenders, as they were intercepted by Chinese coastguards. https://t.co/dMnpANP6Ye