The Philippines on Friday condemned China's coast guard for "unprovoked acts of coercion and dangerous manoeuvres," including its use of a water cannon against one of its boats in an attempt to disrupt a resupply mission in the South China Sea.
  • @EheranEnglish
    5•1 year ago

    Fucking China, imperialist crap.

  • AutoTL;DRBEnglish
    1•1 year ago

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    These include what Manila refers to as “Chinese maritime militia”, which it said were involved in the latest attempt to obstruct the resupply mission.

    Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said on Friday at a regular press conference that Beijing opposes actions that undermine China’s sovereignty and interests and has lodged solemn representations with the Philippine embassy.

    It said in a statement its actions were lawful and it has and made temporary special arrangements for the Philippine side to transport food and other necessary daily necessities

    For years, Manila and Beijing have been embroiled in on-off confrontations at the Second Thomas Shoal as China has become more assertive in pressing its maritime claims, alarming rival claimants and other states operating in the South China Sea, including the United States and Japan.

    Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said during his visit to Manila on Saturday that his country, the Philippines and the United States were cooperating to protect the freedom of the South China Sea.

    On Thursday, the Philippines said it was acquiring five 97-metre (318-ft) multi-role response vessels to strengthen the capabilities of its coast guard and the 29.3 billion pesos ($524 million) project would be funded by Official Development Assistance loans from Japan.

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