Beijing: (RightNow) The Chinese Coast Guard has thwarted a Filipino ship’s attempt to enter disputed waters. The Coast Guard used a water cannon to force the Filipino vessel to turn back.

According to American media, a CNN team was on board the Filipino ship and recorded the incident. Filipino officials stated that the ship was on a mission to supply fuel to fishermen.

A spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the Filipino ship was attempting to illegally enter Chinese waters. They stated that the Coast Guard acted in accordance with national laws.

This incident could escalate tensions in the region, potentially affecting relations between the Philippines and China. The global community is also focused on this dispute.

It is noteworthy that these waters are internationally disputed, with both countries having clashed over them multiple times. China claims these waters, while the Philippines also considers them part of its territory.