Japan, South Korea express concern after China ships collide with PH vessels

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Japan and South Korea criticize ‘unilateral’ actions that increase tensions in the South China Sea.  Full story: https://www.rappler.com/world/asia-pacific/japan-south-korea-express-concern-china-ships-collide-philippine-boats/

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00:00 Japan and South Korea criticize unilateral actions that increase tensions in the South

00:05 China Sea.

00:07 On Sunday, October 22, Chinese ships blocked, harassed, and collided with two Philippine

00:12 ships during a Philippine resupply mission to Ayung and Shoal in the West Philippine

00:16 Sea.

00:17 The Japanese Foreign Ministry says it "opposes any attempts to change the status quo by force,

00:24 including actions that increase tensions in the South China Sea."

00:27 South Korea says it is "concerned about unilateral actions that raise tensions in the South China

00:33 Sea and threaten the safety of crew members."

00:36 Peace in the South China Sea is a major security concern in the greater Indo-Pacific region,

00:42 particularly for Japan and South Korea.

00:44 [MUSIC PLAYING]

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