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Tensions In The WPS Rise Anew As China Deploys Water Cannon
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The National Task Force for the West Philippine Sea has reported that the China Coast Guard vessel 5203 deployed water cannon against the Philippine resupply vessel M/L Kalayaan during a resupply mission in Ayungin Shoal this Friday November 10, 2023
.The incident has sparked heightened tensions in the disputed waters, with the Department of Foreign Affairs swiftly lodging a diplomatic protest against China.
The use of water cannon against a resupply vessel is seen as a provocative move, raising concerns seeabout the safety and security of maritime activities in the region.
Ayungin Shoal, located in the Spratly Islands, has been a longstanding point of contention between China and the Philippines. The resupply mission of the M/L Kalayaan was aimed at supporting the country's presence in the area.
The National Task Force for the West Philippine Sea is closely monitoring the situation, and this latest incident adds to the list of maritime disputes between the two nations.
The use of water cannons is considered a direct and aggressive act, further complicating the already delicate geopolitical landscape in the South China Sea.
.The incident has sparked heightened tensions in the disputed waters, with the Department of Foreign Affairs swiftly lodging a diplomatic protest against China.
The use of water cannon against a resupply vessel is seen as a provocative move, raising concerns seeabout the safety and security of maritime activities in the region.
Ayungin Shoal, located in the Spratly Islands, has been a longstanding point of contention between China and the Philippines. The resupply mission of the M/L Kalayaan was aimed at supporting the country's presence in the area.
The National Task Force for the West Philippine Sea is closely monitoring the situation, and this latest incident adds to the list of maritime disputes between the two nations.
The use of water cannons is considered a direct and aggressive act, further complicating the already delicate geopolitical landscape in the South China Sea.
Nov 10, 2023
