Philippines Protests Chinese Actions at Scarborough Shoal
The Philippines’ foreign ministry summoned a Chinese diplomat on Thursday (May 1) to protest Beijing’s use of water cannon against Filipino vessels at the Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea.
Protest Details
The Philippines protested the following actions by China:
- Harassment
- Ramming
- Swarming
- Shadowing and blocking
- Dangerous maneuvers
- Use of water cannons
The foreign affairs department of the Philippines stated, “The Philippines protested the harassment, ramming, swarming, shadowing and blocking, dangerous maneuvers, use of water cannons, and other aggressive actions of China Coast Guard and Chinese maritime militia.” It referred to fishing vessels Manila maintains are militia and urged the boats to leave surrounding waters immediately.
