Philippine Sailor Hit by Chinese Coast Guard in South China Sea Encounter
Diplomacy

Philippine Sailor Hit by Chinese Coast Guard in South China Sea Encounter

The Philippine military accused Chinese coast guard personnel of hitting a Filipino sailor with a wooden baton during an encounter at Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea. The Philippines condemned China's actions as a 'clear pattern of provocative and hostile behavior,' raising concerns about escalating regional tensions.

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