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Chinese ship fires water cannons at Philippine vessel in disputed sea area

Chinese coast guard spokesperson Gan Yu said the Philippine ship sailed toward the Chinese coast guard ship ‘unprofessionally’ and ‘dangerously’.

Published Aug 25, 2024
Supporting image for story: Chinese ship fires water cannons at Philippine vessel in disputed sea area
A Chinese Coast Guard ship (right) uses its water cannons on a Philippine Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) vessel

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