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Philippines summons China envoy after water cannon incident in disputed sea

Manila and Beijing have a long history of maritime disputes over the South China Sea [File: Ted Aljibe/AFP]

Manila has summoned Beijing’s ambassador a day after Chinese coastguards blocked and used water cannon on Philippine vessels in the disputed South China Sea, according to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

“Our secretary of foreign affairs summoned Ambassador Huang today and gave him a note verbale, including pictures, video about what happened and we are awaiting their reply,” Marcos told reporters on Monday.

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