US Condemns China's Actions Against Philippine Vessel in South China Sea Confrontation

China and the Philippines exchanged serious accusations following a maritime confrontation in the disputed South China Sea waters.

On Monday, the United States issued a strong condemnation of China after its ally, the Philippines, reported an aggressive encounter near contested islands in the South China Sea.

"The United States condemns China's October 12 ramming and water cannoning of a Philippine Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources vessel close to Thitu Island in the South China Sea," stated the U.S. State Department in an official release.

The statement further emphasized American support for its regional partner: "We stand with our Philippine allies as they confront China's dangerous actions which undermine regional stability."

This incident represents the latest escalation in ongoing territorial disputes in the strategic waterway, raising concerns about maritime security in the region.