Philippine accuses Chinese vessels of 'dangerous' manoeuvres

The Philippine Coast Guard has accused Chinese vessels of engaging in "dangerous" maneuvers during a nine-day patrol near a reef off the country's coast. In a statement, the Philippine Coast Guard alleged that Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) vessels performed "dangerous and blocking maneuvers at sea against BRP Teresa Magbanua four times, with the CCG vessels crossing the bow of the PCG vessel twice."