- Philippines-China maritime tensions in the South China Sea
- Coast guard patrols involving China clashed with Philippine vessels over claims to Dongsha Islands, also involving Taiwan.
A clash occurred between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the China Coast Guard over a submerged reef in the South China Sea.
5 reports, 3 independent
Updated Aug 12
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What happened
A clash occurred between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the China Coast Guard over a submerged reef in the South China Sea.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.CCG used water cannons against vessels intruding into claimed Philippine territorial waters at Huangyan Dao.1 source
Clash between AFP and China Coast Guard over submerged reef in SCS.1 source
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The entities involved
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Armed Forces of the Philippines
combined military forces of the Philippines
Related events
- Marcos condemns China Coast Guard assault after AFP confronts CCG vessel in South China Sea.
- The Armed Forces of the Philippines is protecting vast spaces from land to sea.
- AFP monitors areas near the eastern seaboard of Luzon while China increases law enforcement vessels encroaching on the West Philippine Sea.
Coverage
Newest first; wire copies grouped- taipeitimes.com
- globaltimes.cnPhilippines' provocations at multiple points in South China Sea show anxiety, craving for international attention: Chinese experts
- upi.com