China-Philippines Maritime Standoff Escalates

ABC News Australia: Dozens of Chinese ships chase Philippine vessels in four-hour faceoff near disputed shoal in South China Sea

Dozens of Chinese coast guard and accompanying ships chased and encircled Philippine vessels in the latest confrontation in one of the most dangerous flashpoints in the South China Sea.

At the height of a four-hour face-off on Friday, a Chinese coast guard ship blasted a water cannon toward a Philippine motorboat delivering food and other supplies to a marooned warship occupied by Filipino forces.

The warship serves as the Philippines' fragile territorial outpost at the disputed Second Thomas Shoal, which is claimed by both countries.

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WNU Editor: This is how China is trying to block these Philippine supply ships .... Water Cannons and "Boxing": Chinese Flotilla Tries to Block Convoy (Maritime Executive).

Update: The US is supporting the Philippines .... U.S. backs Philippines in spat with China over blocked access to ship on disputed shoal (UPI).

China-Philippines Maritime Standoff Escalates

Dozens of Chinese ships chase Philippine vessels as US renews warning it will defend its treaty ally -- AP

Philippines Again Accuses China of Intruding Into Its Portion of the South China Sea -- The Diplomat

Philippines denounces China for 'unprovoked acts of coercion' to block resupply mission -- Reuters

Philippines Says China Fired Water Cannon at Supply Vessel -- Time

China-Philippines maritime standoff escalates -- Defence Blog

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