PH files diplomatic protest against China again

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The Chinese Coast Guard once again fired a water cannon at a Philippine ship to block a resupply mission to Ayungin Shoal.  Tristan Nodalo tells us how the government is taking action.   Visit our website for more #NewsYouCanTrust: https://www.cnnphilippines.com/  Follow our social media pages:  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CNNPhilippines • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cnnphilippines/ • Twitter: https://twitter.com/cnnphilippines

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00:00 The Philippines has filed another diplomatic protest against China over Beijing's latest

00:05 actions during a resupply mission in Ayunginshol.

00:08 In a recent statement, the National Task Force for the West Philippine Sea says the encounter

00:12 between Manila and Beijing took place at 7.30 a.m. on Friday.

00:17 The task force adds the Chinese Coast Guard and militia vessels harassed, blocked, and

00:20 conducted dangerous maneuvers against Philippine vessels.

00:24 The CCG also used water cannon against a Philippine commissioned boat in an attempt to alter its

00:28 course.

00:29 The Philippine government has relayed its condemnation to the Chinese Foreign Ministry

00:32 and maritime communications mechanism between the two countries.

00:36 Security analyst Ray Powell also monitored the resupply mission as it unfolded, citing

00:41 heavy presence from the Chinese side.

00:43 "It looks like about five Coast Guard and about 20 militia ships in the area by the

00:50 time the resupply was underway.

00:53 This indicates that both sides are in for a long struggle.

00:57 The Philippines has certainly committed itself to the idea that it's going to assert its

01:02 rights.

01:03 China has not yet indicated that it's ready to back away.

01:09 So I think that both sides are sort of indicating that they're in it for the long haul."

01:15 In a separate statement, the Chinese Coast Guard says the Philippines trespassed into

01:19 their territory.

01:20 Chinese Ambassador Wang Ziliang attended the 10th Manila Forum in Taguig on Friday.

01:25 And in his speech, the ambassador did not address the recent resupply issue, but he

01:29 cited the need for cooperation among countries amid global challenges.

01:32 "A new period of turbulence and transformation.

01:38 Global development is facing enormous challenges.

01:43 It is a daunting task for all countries to stabilize the economies."

01:49 The Philippine government also urges China to stop making actions that are casting doubts

01:54 on their sincerity to engage in peaceful negotiations.

01:57 The Philippines has so far filed 125 diplomatic protests under the Marcos administration.

02:03 Tristan Udalo, CNN, Philippines.

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