China says it took ‘control measures’ against Philippine vessel in South China Sea

Chinese Coast Guard personnel are seen onboard its vessel while sailing in the South China Sea, October 4, 2023. (Reuters/Adrian Portugal)

 China said on Sunday it had taken “control measures” against a Philippine vessel in the South China Sea, where the two countries have had escalating confrontations over disputed waters.

China’s coast guard said in a statement the vessel had “illegally” entered waters near the Sabina Shoal and had repeatedly approached Chinese coast guard ships in a dangerous manner.

 —Reporting by Antoni Slodkowski; Editing by William Mallard

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