China's Aggressive Actions in South China Sea Draw International Condemnation

The Philippines has accused China of firing water cannons on Filipino vessels near Scarborough Shoal, escalating tensions in the South China Sea. The attack caused damage to one of the Filipino ships and was labeled as the most severe and aggressive this year. China claims almost the entire South China Sea and the shoal remains disputed between Beijing and Manila. The Philippines and the United States condemned the assault, with the US ambassador stating that China's actions violate international law. This incident is the latest in a series of territorial conflicts between China and the Philippines in the South China Sea.