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Chinese Coast Guard Fires Water Cannon at Philippine Ships

7/24/2026

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Chinese Coast Guard fired water cannon at Philippine vessels at Scarborough Shoal on July 24, 2026.
Philippine authorities reported 15 Chinese vessels, Coast Guard and maritime militia, confronting 10 Philippine ships and a plane.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio condemned the actions as dangerous and aggressive, reaffirming commitment to defend the Philippines.
Philippine Coast Guard spokesperson Jay Tarriela called the actions dangerous and unprofessional, saying they violated fishing rights in the EEZ.

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Chinese Coast Guard fired water cannon at Philippine vessels at Scarborough Shoal on July 24, 2026.
Philippine authorities reported 15 Chinese vessels, Coast Guard and maritime militia, confronting 10 Philippine ships and a plane.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio condemned the actions as dangerous and aggressive, reaffirming commitment to defend the Philippines.
Philippine Coast Guard spokesperson Jay Tarriela called the actions dangerous and unprofessional, saying they violated fishing rights in the EEZ.