‘Only pirates do this’: Philippines accuses China of using bladed weapons in major South China Sea escalation

 Chinese armed forces and armed forces attack Philippine Navy ships in the South China Sea 4,444 The Chinese coast guard has seized eight boats and repeatedly seized two Philippine Navy inflatable boats in the disputed South China Sea, boarding and damaging the ships. knife and hammer, the two countries A new stage of conflict.

The Chinese crew attacked the ship to prevent the Philippine Navy from delivering food and other supplies, including weapons, to the Philippine military stationed at Thi Two Thomas Shoal, which is recognized by Beijing, according to Philippine officials.

Two Philippine security officials told The Associated Press that the Chinese Coast Guard boarded a Philippine Navy ship and seized eight M4 rifles, travel gear and other equipment packed in a box after an argument and several accidents. Security officials said they also clashed with several Philippine Navy personnel and injured several people, including one who lost his thumb.

A video released by the Philippine military shows Chinese soldiers pointing guns at Philippine Navy personnel and their ships surrounding two Philippine naval vessels. Sirens can be heard as the two armies shout at each other. Chinese workers used the mast to attack Filipino boats and capture them with similar bags.

gen. Armed Forces of the Philippines Commander Romeo Brauner called the Chinese military's behavior "piracy" and asked them to return weapons and equipment seized during the conflict.

"We demand that China return our weapons and equipment and also compensate for the damage" Brawner Jr. To show his bravery, he said at a news conference in the western Philippine province of Palawan, where the military officer was wounded.

“They boarded our ship illegally and stole our supplies. Now they act like pirates. In a statement, the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs "condemned the illegal and aggressive actions of Chinese authorities that caused injuries and damage to ships"

However, in response to this problem, China blames the Philippines for the war, and the Philippine military ignored warnings from the China Coast and "occupied" . The Chinese coast guard brought experts and law enforcement to the scene to limit the role of Philippine ships and not take direct action against Filipino workers. Protect Washington's friend the Philippines.