firstpost_logo

Firstpost

title

About Firstpost

Instagram

Facebook

Twitter

Youtube

social_link

footer_headings

copy_right_year

static_pages

sticky_footer

taboolaFooter

youtube_links

footer_latest_news

search

The Philippines says a Chinese Coast Guard officer struck one of its sailors on the head with a wooden baton during a confrontation at the disputed Second Thomas Shoal, damaging a Philippine vessel. Manila praised its navy personnel, saying they acted with restraint and avoided escalating the situation. China rejected the allegations, claiming Philippine boats dangerously approached and rammed a Coast Guard patrol vessel despite repeated warnings. The United States later condemned what it described as China's 'dangerous' actions and urged Beijing to end its destabilising conduct in the South China Sea. Gursshheen Gahllen tells you more on Firstpost Live.

China-Philippines Violent Faceoff

https://media.nw18.com/media-assets/wbx6pq/c10db00d-66e8-486e-b48d-d97a29c0614a/wbx6pq/07-2026/21-2026/2026-JULY-2107-2107_CHINA-VS-PHILIPPINES_SHORTS-KUOzPuJlsw-2107CHINA-VS-PHILIPPINESSHORTS-yYNHOIIZkO/1080highp-h264.mp4