The United States voiced support for the Philippines after Manila reported that a water cannon attack by the China Coast Guard injured three Filipino fishermen and damaged their two boats in the South China Sea.
In a Dec. 14 statement, U.S. State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott said the United States condemned China’s “water cannoning and cutting of anchor lines of Filipino fishers close to Sabina Shoal in the South China Sea.”
“These aggressive actions endangered Filipinos fishing for their livelihoods,” Pigott said. “We stand with our Philippine allies as they confront China’s provocative actions and increasingly dangerous tactics against its neighbors, which undermine regional stability.”…
US Backs Philippines After Fishermen Injured in South China Sea Clash
