Philippines accuses China of 'harassment' in disputed sea

A Chinese Coast Guard vessel is seen patrolling in the South China Sea. - AP

MANILA, Nov 23, 2021 (AFP): Manila's defence minister on Tuesday accused the Chinese coastguard of "intimidation and harassment" after Philippine navy personnel were filmed and photographed unloading goods in the disputed South China Sea.

Tensions over the resource-rich waters have spiked in the past week after Chinese coastguard ships fired water cannon at Philippine boats delivering supplies to marines at Second Thomas Shoal in the contested Spratly Islands.