Philippines-China South China Sea maritime disputes
The developments in this story so far, most recent first.
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Çin, küresel ticaretin kriz hattında hava ve deniz tatbikatı başlattı
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A new encounter occurred where a China Coast Guard ship allegedly used water cannons against a Philippine vessel.
In July, a new encounter took place between Chinese and Philippine vessels. The Philippines reported that a China Coast Guard ship used water cannons against a government-affiliated fishing boat.
Beijing stated that the Philippine vessels had entered China's jurisdiction without permission, maintains that its measures were legal and professional.
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China took de facto control of Scarborough Shoal after a prolonged standoff.
In 2012, China took de facto control of Scarborough Shoal following a prolonged standoff between vessels from both countries. While the shoal lies within the Philippines' exclusive economic zone, Beijing claims sovereignty over the area, which it refers to as Huangyan Island.
Since that 2012 incident, the China Coast Guard has maintained a regular presence around the shoal.
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The US and the Philippines established a mutual defense treaty.
A mutual defense treaty between the United States and the Philippines has been in place since 1951. The U.S. government has reaffirmed that its defense commitments to the Philippines remain valid despite ongoing activities in the South China Sea.
Under the terms of this agreement, armed attacks on Philippine armed forces, public vessels, or aircraft in the South China Sea are considered actions that could trigger the treaty's provisions.
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Philippine military says China injured sailor in sea clash
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