China, Philippines blame each other over South China Sea clash
China and the Philippines have each blamed the other for a confrontation in the South China Sea that left a Philippine sailor injured. The incident has renewed tensions in the contested waterway.
China and the Philippines each blamed the other for a confrontation in the contested waters of the South China Sea that left a Philippine sailor injured. Both sides offered differing accounts of the incident.
Philippine officials said their vessel was obstructed during a routine patrol in international waters. Chinese authorities countered that the Philippine vessel had entered waters over which Beijing claims sovereignty without authorisation.
The incident is being seen as part of an ongoing pattern of maritime disputes in the region. The US administration described China's actions as "dangerous and aggressive," reiterating its support for the Philippines.
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