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

Oct 14, 2025 06:31 am CST

The United States has issued a strong condemnation of China following an October 12 incident where Chinese vessels reportedly rammed and water cannoned a Philippine fisheries vessel near Thitu Island. The confrontation marks an escalation in South China Sea tensions, with the US expressing solidarity with its Philippine allies against actions it claims undermine regional stability.