US EditionChina Says It Expelled a Philippine Gov't Ship From Disputed Waters
- On June 18, 2025, a vessel from the Philippine Coast Guard identified more than 50 ships from China’s Maritime Militia near Iroquois Reef, part of the Spratly Islands.
- This situation arises amid ongoing tensions driven by overlapping territorial assertions in the South China Sea, where China claims sovereignty based on its Nine-Dash-Line map, a stance opposed by international decisions and the United States.
- China’s coast guard spokesperson Liu Dejun stated they expelled a Philippine vessel near Scarborough Shoal by issuing warnings, intercepting maneuvers, and using water cannons after repeated intrusions.
- Liu emphasized that Philippine actions infringe China’s sovereignty and violate laws, while the Philippines continues supporting its fishers and asserting territorial rights within its exclusive economic zone.
- The event highlights rising tensions in this strategic waterway where the US backs its treaty ally Manila, raising concerns about risks of escalation into a wider regional conflict.
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