Philippines says China blocked boats, fired water cannons in South China sea
By DW
19 November 2021 |
7:49 am
Two Philippine boats carrying food supplies for soldiers to the disputed Second Thomas shoal were blocked by the Chinese coast guard, who allegedly fired water cannons on them. No injuries were reported in the incident.
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