Tensions flare in the South China Sea as China’s coast guard uses water cannons against Philippine vessels near Scarborough Shoal—marking a third confrontation this week—while top diplomats convene in Manila. China insists its actions were defensive, warning Philippine ships to halt “provocative” behavior, while the Philippines calls the moves reckless and dangerous, risking collisions. The dispute, rooted in China’s expansive territorial claims (contradicted by international rulings), escalated again at Second Thomas Shoal, leaving two injured. ASEAN foreign ministers voiced alarm over safety and environmental risks, applauding progress on a China-led code of conduct aimed for completion this year. U.S. and Chinese foreign ministers also addressed the clashes, labeling them escalatory. Philippine officials stress that defending peace in uncertain times demands dialogue and adherence to international law.
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