Confrontation in South China Sea: Filipino Sailors Clash with Chinese Coast Guard Using Improvised Weapons
In the contested waters of the South China Sea, a fierce altercation erupted on June 17, involving the Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) and Filipino sailors. The Philippine military accused the CCG of launching an aggressive attack on their personnel during a resupply mission to the BRP Sierra Madre, a stranded warship on Ayungin Shoal. This confrontation underscores the escalating tensions in the region, where multiple countries stake overlapping claims. The disputed area has been a …