China's use of a laser aimed at a Philippine Coast Guard ship was criticized by the United States on Monday as 'provocative and unsafe.' The Philippines said the action temporarily blinded the crew.
twice at its Coast Guard ship and made “dangerous maneuvers” by coming within 150 yards of the rear right of the boat.The tense encounter took place in disputed waters, called Ayungin Shoal in the Philippines and Ren’ai Reef in China.
WATCH: In an act of "blatant disregard" of the Philippine sovereign rights, the Philippine Coast Guard shares video of Chinese Coast Guard vessel pointing "military grade" laser towards PCG vessel, causing "temporary blindness" of its crew. |
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