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US Condemns China's Actions Against Philippine Navy in South China Sea
The US State Department condemned China's "dangerous and aggressive" actions against Philippine navy personnel near Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea, calling for an immediate cessation of destabilizing conduct. The Philippines reported an injury to a navy sailor, while China accused Manila of provocation, leading to a war of words.
WASHINGTON — The U.S. State Department said on Monday that the United States condemns China’s “dangerous and aggressive” actions against Philippine navy personnel at Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea. READ: Chinese coast guard struck navy sailor in South China Sea encounter, says Philippine military The United States called on China to immediately cease its destabilizing conduct, the State Department added. China and the Philippines on Monday traded accusations after an encounter between vessels in contested South China Sea waters, with Manila saying one of its navy personnel was struck on the head and Beijing saying Manila provoked the incident. — Reporting by Jasper Ward in Washington Information Source: Interaksyon Politics
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