The Philippines accused a Chinese coastguard ship of directing a ‘military-grade laser light’ at one of its vessels, temporarily blinding a crew member
Philippine foreign affairs spokesperson Teresita Daza said that a diplomatic protest had been filed, saying “these acts of aggression by China are disturbing and disappointing.”
The Philippines, as well as Vietnam, Malaysia and Brunei all have claims to parts of the South China Sea, which is rich in resources and a crucial transit route for oil.
The Chinese coastguard had also blocked Philippine ships from reaching Second Thomas Shoal during a mission in August, the coastguard in Manila said.
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