"China Coast Guard Asserts Dominance in Disputed Waters as Journalists Witness"

In the disputed South China Sea, a Chinese coast guard ship aggressively approached and sideswiped a Philippine patrol vessel, while two other Chinese ships used water cannons against a Filipino supply boat, injuring the admiral and sailors. The Philippines has been exposing China's assertive actions in the region by embedding journalists on its coast guard patrol ships, aiming to pressure China to abide by international law. The latest confrontation has sparked tensions between the two countries, with the U.S. reiterating its obligation to defend the Philippines and China blaming the Philippines for the hostilities.