MANILA: The Philippines on Wednesday (May 1) accused China's coast guard of elevating tensions in the South China Sea after its use of water cannons that damaged two of its vessels, an official said.
This frame grab from handout video footage taken and released on Apr 30, 2024 by the Philippine Coast Guard shows PCG ship BRP Bagacay being hit by water cannon from Chinese coast guard vessels near the Chinese-controlled Scarborough shoal in disputed waters of the South China Sea. /AFP)
"The Chinese coast guard now has elevated the tension and the level of their aggression as well towards the Philippine coast guard vessel," Commodore Jay Tarriela told a briefing. Tarriela said while China's water cannon use does not constitute an armed attack yet on its vessel and personnel, China has been increasing the water pressure when targeting its ships.
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