China says it won't turn a blind eye to Philippines' repeated 'provocations'

BEIJING: China on Thursday (Dec 28) said it will not turn a blind eye to repeated "provocations and harassment" by the Philippines, amid heightened tensions over a spate of run-ins in the South China Sea.

Manila earlier this month accused the Chinese coastguard and maritime militia of repeatedly firing water cannons at its resupply boats, causing "serious engine damage" to one, and "deliberately" ramming another.