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Economic Times
23-05-2025
- Politics
- Economic Times
Caught on camera: Chinese coastguard crashes into Philippine ship before blasting crew with water cannons
Live Events FAQs (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel Tensions escalated between China and Philippines as countries sparred again in the South China sea after a Chinese vessel launched a barrage of water cannon shots at two Philippines 'research' to a statement by The Philippine Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, this was an act of aggression by the Chinese on its 'research' vessel Datu Sanday and another supporting official statement by the Filipinos said that the vessels were roaming near the contentious Spratly islands, trying to collect sand samples from a group on sandbanks on Wednesday, when the incident Philippines Fisheries bureau said that the port bow and smoke stack of the vessel were damaged by the cannon attacks, which risked the lives of civilians on the ship. The bureau also claimed that it was the first of its kind attack on Filipino vessels, which happened near the Sandy Cay the Chinese claimed in their statement that the Philippines vessel approached their ship dangerously which caused the collision. The Chinese Foreign ministry in a statement said that they aren't aware of such an incident, but claimed that the Chinese coastguard follows the letter of law in international and the Philippines have long had a dispute over the Spratly Islands in South China sea, including Sandy Cay islands.Q1. Why did China and Philippines fight?Because both say the South China Sea islands belong to them.Q2. What happened to the Filipino ships?One ship got damaged after being hit by water cannons.
Time of India
23-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Caught on camera: Chinese coastguard crashes into Philippine ship before blasting crew with water cannons
Tensions escalated between China and Philippines as countries sparred again in the South China sea after a Chinese vessel launched a barrage of water cannon shots at two Philippines 'research' vessels. According to a statement by The Philippine Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, this was an act of aggression by the Chinese on its 'research' vessel Datu Sanday and another supporting ship. The official statement by the Filipinos said that the vessels were roaming near the contentious Spratly islands, trying to collect sand samples from a group on sandbanks on Wednesday, when the incident happened. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like If You Eat Ginger Everyday for 1 Month This is What Happens Tips and Tricks Undo The Philippines Fisheries bureau said that the port bow and smoke stack of the vessel were damaged by the cannon attacks, which risked the lives of civilians on the ship. The bureau also claimed that it was the first of its kind attack on Filipino vessels, which happened near the Sandy Cay Reef. However, the Chinese claimed in their statement that the Philippines vessel approached their ship dangerously which caused the collision. The Chinese Foreign ministry in a statement said that they aren't aware of such an incident, but claimed that the Chinese coastguard follows the letter of law in international waters. Live Events China and the Philippines have long had a dispute over the Spratly Islands in South China sea, including Sandy Cay islands. FAQs Q1. Why did China and Philippines fight? Because both say the South China Sea islands belong to them. Q2. What happened to the Filipino ships? One ship got damaged after being hit by water cannons.
Qatar Tribune
22-05-2025
- Qatar Tribune
Philippines accuses China of ‘aggressive' sea tactics
ManilacTypeface:> The Philippines fisheries bureau has accused China's coastguard of firing water cannon and sideswiping a Filipino government vessel during a research voyage in the disputed South China Sea. The Philippine Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources condemned on Thursday what it said was the 'aggressive interference' of the Chinese coastguard against the Datu Sanday and a second ship during the incident on Wednesday. The encounter occurred near a group of small sandbanks in the Spratly Islands where two Filipino ships were collecting sand samples 'as part of a marine scientific research initiative', the statement said. 'At approximately 0913H, CCG vessel 21559 water cannoned and sideswiped the BRP Datu Sandaytwice … putting at risk lives of its civilian personnel.' The 'aggressive interference, dangerous maneuvers, and illegal acts' damaged the Philippine ship's port bow and smokestack, according to the bureau's statement. The Chinese coastguard said the Philippine vessel 'dangerously' approached its ship. (Agencies)
Telegraph
22-05-2025
- Politics
- Telegraph
Watch: Chinese coastguard fires water cannon on Philippine research ship
China's coastguard fired water cannon on a Philippine marine research vessel in the contested South China Sea, putting the crew's 'lives at risk' and reigniting a diplomatic row between the two nations. The Philippines' fisheries bureau condemned what it said was an ' aggressive interference ' by the coastguard against the Datu Sanday and another vessel on Wednesday. Video of the incident appears to show the Chinese coastguard sideswiping a much smaller Philippine ship. The two Philippine vessels were conducting 'routine marine scientific research' in the barren white sandbars that lie between the Philippine-occupied Thitu Island and a Chinese-built island base called Subi Reef, according to Manila. Officials said a Filipino scientific team was in Sandy Cay to collect sand samples from the sandbars. A larger Chinese coastguard ship 'water cannoned and sideswiped' one of the vessels twice, 'resulting in some damage to the latter's port bow and smokestack, and putting at risk lives of its civilian personnel on board', the Filipino officials claimed. They said the incident 'occurred within the territorial sea of the Philippines'. China's coastguard blamed the Philippines for the collision, saying the vessels entered the waters illegally without China's permission and landed personnel on Sandy Cay using the Chinese name Tiexian Reef for the sandbars. It said the vessels ignored warnings from the Chinese side and came dangerously close to the Chinese ship, which it claimed was conducting normal law enforcement operations. The coastguard landed on the reef to check on the activity, a statement said. It did not mention the use of water cannon. The statement added: 'The Philippines' actions seriously violated China's territorial sovereignty ... and undermined peace and stability in the South China Sea.' China has claimed that it has sovereignty rights over virtually the entire South China Sea and has vowed to defend its territories at all costs. A 2016 ruling by an international arbitral tribunal found Beijing's sweeping claims had no basis under international law – a decision China rejects.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Watch: Chinese coastguard fires water cannon on Philippine research ship
Credit: Philippine Coast Guard China's coastguard fired water cannon on a Philippine marine research vessel in the contested South China Sea, putting the crew's 'lives at risk' and reigniting a diplomatic row between the two nations. The Philippines' fisheries bureau condemned what it said was an 'aggressive interference' by the coastguard against the Datu Sanday and another vessel on Wednesday. Video of the incident appears to show the Chinese coastguard sideswiping a much smaller Philippine ship. The two Philippine vessels were conducting 'routine marine scientific research' in the barren white sandbars that lie between the Philippine-occupied Thitu Island and a Chinese-built island base called Subi Reef, according to Manila. Officials said a Filipino scientific team was in Sandy Cay to collect sand samples from the sandbars. A larger Chinese coastguard ship 'water cannoned and sideswiped' one of the vessels twice, 'resulting in some damage to the latter's port bow and smokestack, and putting at risk lives of its civilian personnel on board', the Filipino officials claimed. They said the incident 'occurred within the territorial sea of the Philippines'. China's coastguard blamed the Philippines for the collision, saying the vessels entered the waters illegally without China's permission and landed personnel on Sandy Cay using the Chinese name Tiexian Reef for the sandbars. It said the vessels ignored warnings from the Chinese side and came dangerously close to the Chinese ship, which it claimed was conducting normal law enforcement operations. The coastguard landed on the reef to check on the activity, a statement said. It did not mention the use of water cannon. The statement added: 'The Philippines' actions seriously violated China's territorial sovereignty ... and undermined peace and stability in the South China Sea.' China has claimed that it has sovereignty rights over virtually the entire South China Sea and has vowed to defend its territories at all costs. A 2016 ruling by an international arbitral tribunal found Beijing's sweeping claims had no basis under international law – a decision China rejects. Broaden your horizons with award-winning British journalism. Try The Telegraph free for 1 month with unlimited access to our award-winning website, exclusive app, money-saving offers and more.
