Manila's South China Sea task force accused Chinese vessels of ramming and using water cannons near Sabina shoal against a Philippine fisheries vessel
Analysts say latest collision between Chinese and Philippine vessels in the South China Sea is part of a campaign by Beijing to force Manila to soften its position
The Philippines urged China to refrain from aggressive actions and adhere to international law
This is the latest flare-up after China and the Philippines agreed last month to try to manage disagreements at sea
Analysts say Hanoi is fortifying its stance in South China Sea by performing joint drill with Philippines, solidifying territorial boundaries with Southeast Asian neighbors
The Philippine military strongly condemned 'dangerous and provocative actions' by China's air force
Tensions in the disputed waterway have spiked following a series of escalating confrontations between Chinese and Philippine vessels that have fanned fears of a wider conflict
The maneuvers will be held 'within the Philippine Exclusive Economic Zone' and showcase 'our collective commitment to strengthen regional and international cooperation in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific,' top military officials of the four nations said
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Blinken highlights concerns about China’s actions in the South China Sea
The ministry's comment followed the U.S. and Japan's criticism of what they called Beijing's 'provocative' behavior in the South and East China Seas
Washington has no territorial claims in the disputed waters but has repeatedly warned that it is obligated to defend the Philippines, its oldest treaty ally in Asia
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