Chinese ships 'fire water at Philippine vessels'

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The Philippines has accused China of obstructing government vessels that were trying to deliver supplies to its fisherman.

Footage supplied by the Philippine coast guard shows two large ships spraying water on a number of smaller vessels.

The incident took place near Scarborough Shoal, a Chinese-controlled reef in the South China Sea.

Chinese state TV said its coast guard had used «control measures in accordance with the law», but Manila described the actions as «illegal and aggressive».

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