Chinese coast guard ships fired powerful water cannons at two Philippine fisheries vessels on Friday in the South China Sea. This incident marks the third confrontation between the two nations in the disputed waters this week, following reports of similar actions occurring over two consecutive days.
The Philippine Coast Guard reported that the operation involved 12 China Coast Guard vessels alongside three Chinese maritime militia ships. These maritime encounters coincide with annual ministerial meetings currently being hosted in Manila, further highlighting the ongoing tensions in the region.
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