PH condemns China's 'hostile actions' after govt vessel 'sideswiped'

The Manila Times

PH condemns China's 'hostile actions' after govt vessel 'sideswiped'  Philippine National Maritime Council spokesman Alexander Lopez condemns the 'hostile actions' of the Chinese Coast Guard against its vessels, saying that it shows 'a continuing pattern of aggression, coercion and intimidation.' The Philippines said the China Coast Guard fired its water cannon and 'sideswiped' a government vessel during a maritime patrol near the disputed Scarborough Shoal. Beijing says it 'exercised control' over the ship.   PHILIPPINE COAST GUARD / AFP VIDEO  Subscribe to The Manila Times Channel - https://tmt.ph/YTSubscribe  Visit our website at https://www.manilatimes.net    Follow us:  Facebook - https://tmt.ph/facebook  Instagram - https://tmt.ph/instagram  Twitter - https://tmt.ph/twitter  DailyMotion - https://tmt.ph/dailymotion    Subscribe to our Digital Edition - https://tmt.ph/digital    Check out our Podcasts:  Spotify - https://tmt.ph/spotify  Apple Podcasts - https://tmt.ph/applepodcasts  Amazon Music - https://tmt.ph/amazonmusic  Deezer: https://tmt.ph/deezer  Tune In: https://tmt.ph/tunein   #TheManilaTimes  #worldnews  #westphilippinesea  #china

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00:00Hence, the Philippines is well within its rights to conduct routine maritime activities

00:06in the area, including maritime patrols and humanitarian activities that support economic

00:13activities of Filipino fisherfolks.

00:19The National Maritime Council condemns the hostile actions against the country's legitimate

00:25maritime operations within its maritime zones.

00:30The aggressive posture of the Chinese vessels highlights a continuing pattern of aggression,

00:37coercion, and intimidation within Philippine waters.

00:43These actions against our vessels are clear violations of international law and an affront

00:50to the mutual respect that is expected between countries.

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