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Philippines accuses China’s forces of harassing fisheries vessels in the South China Sea

Philippine fisheries vessels conducting a scientific survey were forced to cancel their operation due to harassment by Chinese Coast Guard ships and a Chinese Navy helicopter near Sandy Cay, as reported by the Philippine Coast Guard.
The Chinese forces approached Philippine vessels, prompting them to maneuver to avoid a collision, and a Chinese Navy helicopter flew low over smaller boats, according to the Philippine Coast Guard.
The Philippines suspended the scientific survey after facing aggressive maneuvers from Chinese forces, which included a Chinese Navy helicopter hovering at an unsafe altitude, stated the Philippine Coast Guard.
The United States has reiterated its commitment to defend the Philippines under the Mutual Defense Treaty amid escalating tensions in the South China Sea, as conveyed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

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Manila Bulletin

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The Manila Times

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Bangkok Post

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