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Chinese water cannon hits Philippine ships during joint drills

7/26/2026

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From July 21-25 2026, the United States, Japan and the Philippines conducted five-day maritime drills in the South China Sea.
During the drills, the Philippine Coast Guard reported Chinese Coast Guard vessels fired water cannon at Philippine ships near Scarborough Shoal on July 23 and July 24 2026.
On July 20 2026, a Philippine Navy rubber boat collided with a China Coast Guard high-speed vessel near Second Thomas Shoal, injuring one sailor.

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From July 21-25 2026, the United States, Japan and the Philippines conducted five-day maritime drills in the South China Sea.
During the drills, the Philippine Coast Guard reported Chinese Coast Guard vessels fired water cannon at Philippine ships near Scarborough Shoal on July 23 and July 24 2026.
On July 20 2026, a Philippine Navy rubber boat collided with a China Coast Guard high-speed vessel near Second Thomas Shoal, injuring one sailor.