Philippines accuses Chinese coast guard of ramming its vessels in South China Sea | The World

China's actions in the South China Sea have been called out by several nations, including Australia, after more clashes this week. Tensions are escalating between China and the Philippines after an incident at a disputed shoal that saw a Filipino sailor injured. International studies lecturer at De La Salle University, Don McLain Gill, tells The World's Yvonne Yong the confrontation was a criminal act by the Chinese coast guard.

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