The Philippine Navy, on July 20, accused China Coast Guard personnel of attacking a sailor with a wooden baton during a violent encounter near a disputed shoal in the South China Sea, escalating tensions between the two Asian powers.
The Filipino sailor sustained injuries, and a rubber boat was damaged in the clash, according to a statement on X from the Armed Forces of the Philippines.
The latest clash took place near Second Thomas Shoal, a submerged reef that the Philippines claims within its 200-nautical-mile exclusive economic zone, as recognized by international law.
The Chinese regime also claims sovereignty over the shoal. …
Philippines Says China Injured Navy Sailor With Wooden Baton in South China Sea Clash
