BEIJING (China Daily/Asia News Network): China criticised the Philippines for failing to keep its commitment to tow away a warship that was "illegally stranded" in China's Ren'ai Reef in 1999 and attempting to repair and reinforce it for permanent occupation of the reef, a spokesperson said on Monday (Aug 7).
The Philippine coast guard and armed forces claimed on Saturday that Chinese coast guard vessels intercepted and fired water cannons at Philippine vessels transporting replacement personnel and supplies to the warship, saying Chinese actions violated international law.
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