On the morning of the 23rd, the Philippine government announced that a Chinese Coast Guard ship sprayed water on a carrier ship headed for a Philippine military base in the South China Sea, where territorial rights are disputed with China, resulting in injuries. A similar incident occurred in this area on March 5th, causing injuries, and the exchange of accusations between both sides has intensified.
The Philippine government's National Security Council said that on the morning of the 23rd, a cargo ship headed for a Philippine military base was fired by a water cannon from a Chinese Coast Guard vessel in the waters of Second Thomas Reef in the South China Sea, which is disputed with China. ,Announced.
The transport ship was carrying replacement troops and supplies and was seriously damaged by the water cannon, causing injuries.
The Philippine military has released footage that shows the transport ship being sprayed with water, as well as being blocked from its course by a Chinese Coast Guard ship and being approached dangerously.
The Philippine government stated that the site was in its own exclusive economic zone and criticized China's actions, saying, ``China's actions demonstrate to the world that China does not accept restraint or restriction under international law.''
In response, the Chinese Coast Guard stated, ``Despite repeated warnings and restraints, the Philippine ship forcibly entered the sea area,'' adding, ``The Philippine side is deliberately trying to undermine peace and stability in the South China Sea.'' ”, he protests.
In this area, water cannons by China on March 5th caused injuries on the Philippine side, and there has been a heated exchange of accusations from both sides.