Chinese coast guard vessels, supported by navy ships, engaged in aggressive actions against Philippine patrol vessels at Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea. The incident involved powerful water cannons being fired and blocking maneuvers against Philippine vessels.
Three Philippine coast guard and bureau of fisheries vessels were conducting routine patrols to protect Filipino fishermen when they were confronted by several Chinese coast guard and navy ships. The Chinese vessels reportedly staged aggressive actions, including using water cannons and dangerous maneuvers.
