Philippines says China rammed government ship; fired water cannons – Video The Times of India Politics
Tensions between China and the Philippines have flared again in the South China Sea following a collision between their vessels near the disputed Thitu Island on Sunday. Both sides have offered conflicting accounts of the event and traded accusations of misconduct and provocation. The China Coast Guard claimed that two Philippine government vessels “illegally intruded” into waters near Tiexian Reef, also known as Sandy Cay, without permission. Despite “repeated stern warnings”, one of the... Events
Chinese coast guard fires water cannon, rams Philippine vessel off island in South China Sea New York Post Events
Philippine coast guard alleges Chinese ship rammed vessel in disputed waters, Beijing says Manila ‘fully responsible’ Firstpost Politics
Manila Recovers Chinese Underwater Drone Operating in Philippine Waters USNI News Events
As the Philippines’ coastguard struggles to patrol vast, contested waters with a handful of ageing planes and helicopters, a single politician’s larger private fleet has become a lightning rod for public anger over corruption and the chronic underfunding of the country’s defence forces. At the heart of the scandal is Zaldy Co, who until January chaired the powerful House Appropriations Committee – a position that granted him sweeping powers over the national budget. The discovery of six... Politics