Chinese Ship Red Water Cannon Attacks Philippine Vessel in South China Sea

• The Philippines claims a Chinese Coast Guard red water cannon sideswiped a Philippine government vessel during a maritime patrol near the disputed Scarborough Shoal.

• China claims almost the entire South China Sea, despite claims from other countries and an international ruling.

• Tensions have escalated with Manila releasing a video showing a Chinese coast guard ship ringing a torrent of water at the Philippine sheries department vessel BRP Datu Pagbuaya.

• China’s coast guard claims Philippine ships came dangerously close and its actions were “in accordance with the law.”