China summoned the Philippine ambassador following a maritime clash in the South China Sea, accusing the Philippines of striking a sailor with a baton. The Philippines, in turn, accused China's coast guard of the assault.
The diplomatic exchange and accusations of assault escalate tensions between China and the Philippines in the disputed South China Sea, a critical global waterway.
China summoned the Philippine ambassador in response to a recent encounter in the South China Sea, during which the Philippines accused China's coast guard of striking a Filipino sailor with a baton. The Philippines reported the incident occurred at Second Thomas Shoal. Despite the diplomatic protest, China permitted the transfer of injured personnel. In a separate development, Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. appointed Antonio Nafarrete as the new chief of the armed forces.
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