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Philippines Accuses China of Violence at Shoal | US News
Tensions flare again in the South China Sea as the Philippines accuses China’s coast guard of violently striking a Filipino sailor with a baton near Second Thomas Shoal — a disputed reef within Philippine waters. This latest incident, captured in a viral video, reignites long-standing territorial disputes and echoes a similar attack in 2024 that cost a sailor a finger. The Philippines demands diplomatic action, citing a 2016 international ruling in its favor, while China denies aggression and accuses Manila of trespassing. With Southeast Asian leaders convening in Manila and China’s foreign…
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