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Second Thomas Shoal Clash
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China and the Philippines clashed at Second Thomas Shoal on July 20, 2026, with video showing Chinese coast guard attacking a Filipino sailor. The US condemned China's actions. On July 22, foreign ministers of both nations traded strong protests, escalating tensions before an ASEAN meet.
How it unfolded
20h ago
Philippine, Chinese foreign ministers trade protests
2d ago
US condemns China's aggressive action in sea clash
3d ago
China coast guard attacks Filipino sailor at Second Thomas Shoal
What happened earlier
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Full story →China-Philippines clash in South China Sea ahead of Asean meet: What happened at Second Thomas Shoal?
Chinese and Philippine forces clashed at Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea.
Sailors from both sides used oars and batons during the confrontation.
Philippines reported a sailor suffered a head injury, allegedly from Chinese Coast Guard.
China rejected the allegation and accused the Philippines of provoking the incident.
The clash occurred ahead of Asean foreign ministers' talks involving the US and China.
Earlier · 2d ago
Full story →"Violent, Aggressive": China Coast Guard Attack On Filipino Sailor Caught On Camera
China Coast Guard attacked a Filipino sailor at Second Thomas Shoal, captured on video.
The incident occurred in the disputed South China Sea area.
Philippine officials condemned the attack as violent and aggressive.
The video shows physical assault by Chinese personnel on the Filipino sailor.