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Philippines Files Formal Protest Over China Coast Guard Water Cannons at Sabina Shoal

The clash underscores rising risks to civilian fishers operating in waters the Philippines considers its exclusive economic zone.

A Chinese coast guard ship fires a water cannon at a Philippine navy's chartered vessel conducting a routine resupply mission to troops stationed at Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea on March 05, 2024.
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Overview

  • Manila says three Filipino fishermen were injured and two boats were damaged after the China Coast Guard blasted water cannons and cut anchor lines near Sabina Shoal on Dec. 12.
  • The Philippine government lodged a demarche with Beijing and demanded an end to what it called aggressive acts against its fishers.
  • The Philippine Coast Guard released footage showing about 20 local fishing boats being targeted and said it deployed two response vessels to assist crews.
  • The United States and Canada condemned the Chinese actions and expressed support for the Philippines, citing risks to regional stability and civilian safety.
  • China denied wrongdoing, asserted sovereignty over Xianbin Jiao, and described its measures as lawful while accusing Philippine vessels of provocation.