Japanese media stirs up tension: Chinese warship 'provokes' Philippine vessel
On March 27, Japan's TBS News cited a statement from the Philippine military claiming that a Chinese warship conducted dangerous maneuvers near Philippine naval vessels in the South China Sea, closely approaching them. The Philippine military accused the Chinese Navy of "provocative actions violating international rules."
The Philippine military released a video showing a Chinese naval frigate performing risky maneuvers in waters near the Nansha Islands in the South China Sea.
The footage was taken on the 25th, depicting a Chinese warship approaching another vessel operated by the Philippines near Zhongye Island, which is currently under Philippine control. The Philippines stated that their naval vessel managed to avoid a collision.
The Philippine side labeled this as a "provocative act," accusing China of violating international rules and demanding that China prevent maritime collisions.
Previously, on the 20th, the Philippine military also accused a Chinese vessel of using fire-control radar to illuminate Philippine military ships.
Japanese media reports that tensions between China and the Philippines in the South China Sea continue to escalate.
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1860797527132234/
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