MANILA — The Philippine government slammed China on Monday (Aug 26) for 'repeated aggressive, unprofessional and illegal' actions in the South China Sea after a string of clashes and incidents on air and at sea over the past week.
An aerial view shows the BRP Sierra Madre on the contested Second Thomas Shoal, locally known as Ayungin, in the South China Sea, March 9, 2023.MANILA — The Philippine government slammed China on Monday for "repeated aggressive, unprofessional and illegal" actions in the South China Sea after a string of clashes and incidents on air and at sea over the past week.
The Philippines added it will continue to pursue diplomacy in managing the maritime issues, and urged China "to return to the path of constructive dialogue" on South China Sea matters. In the incident at Sabina shoal, Manila's South China Sea task force accused Chinese vessels of ramming and using water canons against a Philippine fisheries vessel transporting food, fuel and medicine for Filipino fishermen.
The Philippines and the United States have a mutual defence treaty and Washington has vowed to aid the Philippines against armed attacks on its vessels and soldiers in the South China Sea.
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