Manila summons Beijing's envoy after the China Coast Guard blocked and water cannoned Philippine vessels in the disputed South China Sea
The Philippines has issued over 400 diplomatic protests to Beijing since 2020 over its "illegal activities" in the South China Sea, according to Manila.Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos has insisted since succeeding Duterte that he will not let China trample on his country's maritime rights. / Photo: Reuters Archive
Manila's responded on Monday to the incident, which took place on Saturday as the Philippine Coast Guard escorted charter boats carrying food, water, fuel and other supplies for Filipino military personnel stationed at Second Thomas Shoal in the Spratly Islands. "Our Secretary of Foreign Affairs summoned Ambassador Huang today and gave him a note verbale including pictures, video about what happened and we are awaiting their reply," Marcos told reporters.
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