The National Task Force for the West Philippine Sea reported on Monday that Chinese maritime forces interfered with a resupply mission conducted by its forces, labeling their actions as "illegal and aggressive."
"The People's Liberation Army-Navy (PLA-N), China Coast Guard (CCG) and Chinese Maritime Militia (CMM) vessels engaged in dangerous maneuvers, including ramming and towing. Despite the illegal, aggressive, and reckless actions by the Chinese maritime forces, our personnel showed restraint and professionalism, refrained from escalating the tension, and carried on with their mission," the statement reads.
Earlier, the China Coast Guard (CCG) alleged that a Philippine supply ship approached Chinese vessels "dangerously and in an unprofessional manner," resulting in a collision in the waters of the South China Sea.
