China’s coast guard blocked and water-cannoned a Philippine military supply boat in the South China Sea. The Philippines condemned the “excessive and offensive actions” against its vessels, while China said it had implemented necessary controls in accordance with the law to deter Philippine ships.

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• The incident occurred near the Second Thomas Shoal, which Manila calls Ayungin Shoal.
• The Chinese coast guard’s “dangerous maneuvers” prevented a second boat from unloading the supplies and completing the mission.
• The Philippine Coast Guard said the Chinese actions violated laws including two international conventions and a ruling from a global tribunal.
• The U.S. State Department said China’s “repeated threats to the status quo in the South China Sea (were) directly threatening regional peace and stability” and that Washington stands with its Philippine allies in the face of such “dangerous actions.”