The story so far
South China Sea Clashes
Tracked across 3 sources · Updated 4h ago
A series of confrontations between Chinese and Philippine forces in the South China Sea, escalating from an attack on a Filipino sailor at Second Thomas Shoal to a second incident at Scarborough Shoal, drawing international condemnation.
How it unfolded
10h ago
China says it drove away Philippine vessels at Scarborough Shoal
1d ago
Philippine and Chinese FMs trade protests over encounter
2d ago
US condemns China's dangerous action in sea clash
3d ago
China coast guard attacks Filipino sailor at Second Thomas Shoal
What happened earlier
Latest updates
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Full story →Philippine, Chinese foreign ministers trade protests over South China Sea encounter
Philippine and Chinese foreign ministers met in Manila on Wednesday.
Both ministers made 'strong' protests over a vessel encounter in the South China Sea.
The encounter occurred this week in contested waters.
The dispute involves territorial claims in the South China Sea.
Earlier · 3d 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.
Earlier · 2d ago
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.