Metro Manila, Philippines — Multiple ships of the China Coast Guard (CCG) and one from the Chinese navy made “illegal” actions against a Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) vessel, including ramming and deploying a water cannon, near Escoda Shoal on Sunday, Aug. 25.
In a statement, the National Task Force for the West Philippine Sea (NTF-WPS) said BRP Datu Sanday encountered “aggressive and dangerous maneuvers” from eight Chinese maritime forces while operating from Hasa-Hasa Shoal to Escoda Shoal.
“The actions of the Chinese vessels were aimed at obstructing the BFAR vessel’s humanitarian mission to resupply Filipino fishermen with diesel, food and medical supplies,” the NTF-WPS said.
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WATCH: China Coast Guard ship rams BFAR vessel Datu Sanday while en route to Escoda Shoal.
"The CCG vessels made close perilous maneuvers that resulted in ramming, blasted horns, and deployed water cannons against the BFAR vessel, eventually leading to the latter's engine… pic.twitter.com/gPrOgRRTXJ
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