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Philippines to Protest Chinese Aggression at Sabina Shoal

12/16/2025

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The Philippines will file a demarche with the Chinese embassy on December 15 over coast guard harassment at Sabina Shoal in the Philippines' exclusive economic zone.
On December 12, Chinese ships used water cannons and cut anchor lines, injuring three fishermen and damaging two vessels.
The Philippines condemned the actions as unjustifiable and urged China to cease its aggressive tactics.
The United States condemned China’s actions and supported the Philippines.

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The Philippines will file a demarche with the Chinese embassy on December 15 over coast guard harassment at Sabina Shoal in the Philippines' exclusive economic zone.
On December 12, Chinese ships used water cannons and cut anchor lines, injuring three fishermen and damaging two vessels.
The Philippines condemned the actions as unjustifiable and urged China to cease its aggressive tactics.
The United States condemned China’s actions and supported the Philippines.