International outrage and tensions mount over Chinese harassment of Philippine ships

The U.S. calls on China to stop aggressive actions towards Philippines vessels in South China Sea.
The Philippine government decries aggressive Chinese coast guard ships near Second Thomas Shoal.
The shoal is home to a small Philippine military detachment on a World War Two-era ship.
China claims almost the entire South China Sea in violation of international law.
The U.S. pledges support for the Philippines in upholding maritime law and order.