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Countries slam China’s ‘dangerous’ acts during Philippines’ Ayungin mission
The Philippines' task force on the West Philippine Sea has accused Chinese vessels of engaging in dangerous maneuvers, including ramming and towing, against Filipino boats during a routine resupply mission at the Ayungin Shoal.
The US, the Philippines' treaty ally, condemned China's aggressive and dangerous maneuvers which caused bodily injury and damaged Philippine vessels.
The national task force stated that People's Liberation Army-Navy (PLA-N), China Coast Guard (CCG), and Chinese Maritime Militia (CMM) vessels were responsible for these illegal, aggressive, and reckless actions.
The task force strongly condemned these actions, citing violations of international law, including UNCLOS and the 2016 Arbitral Award.
Filipino personnel maintained restraint and professionalism, continuing their mission despite the dangerous actions by the Chinese forces.
The Philippines remains committed to peaceful and responsible actions in line with international law.
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Defense Secretary Gibo Teodoro stated that the Chinese harassment of a June 17 resupply mission to Ayungin Shoal was not a misunderstanding or accident, but a deliberate and illegal use of force intended to prevent the Philippines from completing its mission.
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Personnel from the China Coast Guard (CCG) used bladed weapons, including bolos, pickaxes, and knives, and threw rocks during a resupply mission at Ayungin Shoal on June 17.
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A Philippine Navy sailor, Seaman First Class Jeffrey Facundo, sustained severe injury, losing his right thumb, after the China Coast Guard intentionally rammed and boarded Philippine vessels during a resupply mission to Ayungin Shoal on June 17.
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The Philippines, through its Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), has condemned China's recent aggressive actions near Ayungin Shoal, which resulted in injuries and vessel damage during a resupply mission.
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The US condemns the People's Republic of China's aggressive and dangerous maneuvers near Ayungin Shoal, which caused bodily injury to a Filipino and damaged Philippine vessels during a resupply mission.
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