water cannon incident
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.
Chinese Coast Guard Rams Philippine Vessel in South China Sea Escalating Territorial Tensions
Oct 12, 2025 07:20 pm CST
A confrontation between Chinese and Philippine vessels in the disputed South China Sea resulted in a Chinese coast guard ship using water cannons and ramming a Philippine government vessel near Thitu island. The incident highlights ongoing territorial tensions between the two nations, with the United States condemning China's actions and supporting its Philippine ally. Despite the aggression, Philippine officials maintain they will not surrender territory to foreign powers.