Chinese Coast Guard Water Cannon Attack on Philippine Vessels
Chinese Coast Guard ships aggressively deployed water cannons at two Philippine government fisheries vessels at a close range of seven meters near the Scarborough Shoal. The incident is the third maritime confrontation between the nations in just five days.
Date: July 24, 2026
Location: South China Sea, Philippines
Conflict: China-Taiwan Conflict
Category: naval
Severity: MEDIUM
Source: The Washington Post