China Coast Guard fires water cannons at Philippine vessels near Scarborough Shoal
The Philippine Coast Guard reported that Chinese Coast Guard vessels used water cannons and dangerous maneuvers against Philippine Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) ships near Scarborough Shoal (Bajo de Masinloc). This incident further escalates tensions in the South China Sea.
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