China, Philippines blame each other over South China Sea clash
The Philippines and China offered conflicting accounts of a South China Sea confrontation Tuesday at Second Thomas Shoal. The Philippines accused Chinese Coast Guard personnel of striking a navy staff member with a wooden baton, while China claimed Filipino personnel initiated "malicious attacks" with oars and sticks. The United States condemned China's "dangerous and aggressive actions.".
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Published 21 Jul 2026, 05:54 UTC · Updated 21 Jul 2026, 06:01 UTC
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