Video appears to show confrontation between Chinese and Philippine navy vessels
A member of the Chinese Coast Guard appears to strike someone with a wooden baton aboard a Philippine Navy vessel, according to the Philippine Armed Forces. The incident marks the latest flashpoint in tensions across the South China Sea.
Footage shared by the Philippine Armed Forces appears to show a member of the Chinese Coast Guard striking someone with a wooden baton aboard a Philippine Navy vessel. The video has circulated as the latest flashpoint in long-running tensions across the South China Sea.
The Philippine military attributed the incident directly to the Chinese Coast Guard, while Beijing has not yet issued an official response. Similar encounters in the disputed waters have occurred frequently in recent years.
The episode underscores the continuing maritime tension between the two countries, which has flared intermittently. Reaction from regional and international actors is being watched closely.
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