A Bat to the Head: China's South China Sea Tactics Exposed The Philippine military has accused Chinese coast guardsmen of using a baton to injure a Filipino sailor in a recent sea clash, highlighting Beijing's ongoing aggression and intimidation in the disputed waters of the South China Sea.
This incident is just the latest chapter in a long standing dispute over territorial sovereignty. China's claims to nearly all of the South China Sea are at odds with international law.
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has repeatedly called for restraint and respect for territorial sovereignty, while the United States and other Western powers have expressed concern over China's behavior.