00:00A China Coast Guard personnel hits a Filipino soldier during a quick confrontation at Ayungin
00:05Shoal in the West Philippine Sea early Monday, July 20. This causes a 1.5-inch wound on the
00:11head of the soldier. The soldier, whose identity was not disclosed as of posting, received first
00:16aid after returning to the BRP Sierra Madre. CCG personnel used a long pole the military
00:22described as a wooden baton. The Armed Forces of the Philippines says the latest actions of
00:26China Coast Guard showed a blatant disregard for safety, endangering Filipino personnel. This also
00:32further escalates tensions in the West Philippine Sea. It also calls on China's military and coast
00:37guard to stop what it described as illegal, coercive, aggressive, and deceptive actions in the area.
00:42The AFP also renewed its call for China to adhere to the 2016 Arbitral Award that affirms the Philippines'
00:48lawful maritime rights under international law. The Department of National Defense says the incident
00:53adds to a clear pattern of provocative and hostile behavior and further contributes to the People's
00:58Republic of China's deficit of trust and credibility.
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