Chinese Coast Guard water cannons PCG during medical evacuation mission
A Chinese Coast Guard ship used water cannons against a Philippine Coast Guard vessel. The attack happened while the Philippine crew performed an emergency medical evacuation mission. The Chinese ship also shadowed the Philippine asset during the operation. Rear Admiral Jay Tarriela confirmed the incident in a statement on Thursday. The event took place in the West Philippine Sea. This encounter adds to the ongoing tension between the two nations over maritime boundaries.
MANILA, Philippines — A Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) vessel water cannoned and shadowed a Philippine Coast Guard’s (PCG) asset while it was conducting an emergency medical evacuation mission. This was confirmed by PCG spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea WPS) Rear Adm. Jay Tarriela in a statement issued late Thursday, Oct. 8. He said the