South China Sea: BBC on board Philippine ship hit by Chinese water cannon - BBC News

The BBC’s Jonathan Head witnessed a confrontation in the disputed South China Sea.

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CloseThe BBC's South East Asia correspondent Jonathan Head was on a Philippines coastguard ship in disputed waters in the South China Sea as it was targeted by Chinese vessels.

Our reporter describes China blasting water cannon across the bow, and being tailed by at least three separate Chinese ships.

Nobody on board was injured, but such aggressive confrontations have become more common in these disputed waters over the past year. Both China and the Philippines lay claim to the waters near Scarborough Shoal.

The Philippine mission turned back initially, but was later able to deliver supplies to Filipino fishermen.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-68925650

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