Philippines Dares China to Seek Arbitration After Water Cannon Attack

Published on March 25, 2024

The Philippines’ defense chief has dared China to take its maritime sovereignty claims in the South China Sea to international arbitration after the latest water cannon attack by Chinese coast guard vessels. Chinese coast guard ships hit a Philippine supply vessel with water cannons at the Second Thomas Shoal on March 23, injuring crew members and causing heavy damage to the vessel. It’s the second time in a month the Unaizah May 4 has been damaged by a Chinese coast guard water cannon assault. On March 5, a confrontation also injured crew members. Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro denounced the attacks and said that Beijing should resolve its maritime claims in accordance with international laws instead of attacking Philippine vessels....

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