Chinese and Philippines vessels clash | DW News

China’s coast guard has fired water cannon at Philippine ships near a disputed area of the South China Sea. The clash comes less than a week after Beijing declared Scarborough Shoal a “nature reserve” — a move Manila says is unlawful. It’s the latest flashpoint in waters where confrontations are mounting — and China’s decision to label a contested reef as a nature reserve points to shifting tactics.

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Post from DW News on September 17, 2025

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