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Canada and international allies call out China for "aggressive actions" by Chinese Coast Guards against civilan vessel near Philippines (xcancel.com)

submitted 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) by Scotty@scribe.disroot.org to c/world@quokk.au

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"Canada is seriously concerned by the Chinese Coast Guard aggressive actions against Filipino civilian fishing vessels near Sabina Shoal," Canada's ambassador to the Philippines, David Hartman, posted on social media.

"These actions jeopardize regional peace and stability. Disputes must be resolved peacefully and in accordance with international law.”

Canada joins Western allies like the EU, Germany, Australia, Japan, and others condemning China's actions.

The Philippine Coast Guard [PCG] earlier said about 20 Filipino fishing boats were targeted on December 12 while engaged in lawful fishing activities. Chinese Coast Guard and maritime militia vessels used water cannons and dangerous blocking maneuvers, injuring at least three fishermen and causing significant damage to two boats, the PCG said.

The Philippine coast guard vessels it deployed to aid the injured fishermen were also blocked repeatedly from reaching Escoda Shoal, the Philippines says.

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[–] cassandrafatigue@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 3 months ago

Totally unlike america but with more red on the flag. How dare you accuse China of that, literal cia