Chinese ships fired water cannon at Philippine vessels, including one carrying a CNN crew, near a dangerous flashpoint in the South China Sea on Friday – the third tense confrontation this week in the contested waters. — July 24, 2026
cnn.comVideo appears to show confrontation between Chinese and Philippine navy vessels A member of the Chinese Coast Guard appears to strike someone using a wooden baton on a Philippine Navy vessel, according to the Philippine Armed Forces. — July 21, 2026
bbc.comNavy serviceman hurt after ‘baton attack’ by China Coast Guard A Philippine Navy member sustained injury after being hit by China Coast Guard personnel during an incident at the Ayungin Shoal. — July 20, 2026
sunstar.com.phMarcos seeks 'reset' in China ties after envoy meeting—Palace President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. told China’s ambassador that he wants to prevent a repeat of recent tensions in the West Philippine Sea and pursue a “reset” in bilateral relations — July 23, 2026
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