Spotlights into lasers expose shameful tricks of Manila
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Spotlights into lasers expose shameful tricks of Manila

China Daily  

This photo taken on May 16, 2024 shows a view at dusk in the South China Sea. The Philippines recently claimed that Chinese vessels used "high-energy lasers" to irradiate the crew of two "civilian vessels" of the Philippine Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources near Banyue Jiao, with the Philippine crew alleging that the "laser irradiation" lasted 5 minutes, which stung their eyes for a while, jeopardizing the safety of the crew and the vessels. While the Philippine BFAR criticized China, saying that the lasers can cause temporary blindness and eye pain, the Philippine media used the incident as an excuse to make a big fuss, claiming Chinese vessels were carrying out "dangerous operations" in the South China Sea and even attacking Philippine vessels operating in Manila's "exclusive economic zone". Manila's allegation that the Chinese vessels used lasers to injure its crew is simply baseless. The Philippines' allegations that Chinese vessels used high-energy lasers against its naval crew are not worth refuting.

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China coast guard flexes its might against the Philippines in disputed waters as journalists watch
10 months ago

China coast guard flexes its might against the Philippines in disputed waters as journalists watch

Associated Press  

ABOARD BRP SINDANGAN — It was a heart-pounding moment far out in the disputed South China Sea: One of at least five Chinese coast guard ships aggressively approached and sideswiped a Philippine patrol vessel, creating a loud, jarring noise that sent its Filipino crew scrambling to lower rubber fenders to cushion the boat’s hull. Philippine resupply vessel Unaizah May 4 …

U.S. says Chinese Coast Guard is harassing Philippine vessels
1 year, 8 months ago

U.S. says Chinese Coast Guard is harassing Philippine vessels

The Hindu  

The United States on April 29 called on China to stop harassing Philippine vessels in the South China Sea, pledging to stand with the Philippines at a time of simmering geopolitical tension. The Philippines on Friday accused China's coast guard of "aggressive tactics" following an incident during a Philippine coast guard patrol close to the Philippines-held Second Thomas Shoal, a …

Philippines confronts Chinese diplomats over sea disputes
1 year, 9 months ago

Philippines confronts Chinese diplomats over sea disputes

The Hindu  

Filipino diplomats confronted Chinese officials in closed-door talks on March 24, with a slew of protests over China’s aggressive behavior in the South China Sea, including targeting a Philippine coast guard ship with a military-grade laser, but no resolution was reached on the issues, an official said. A Philippine foreign affairs department statement said both sides discussed “different incidents at …

Philippines confronts Chinese diplomats over sea disputes
1 year, 9 months ago

Philippines confronts Chinese diplomats over sea disputes

Associated Press  

MANILA, Philippines — Filipino diplomats confronted Chinese officials in closed-door talks Friday with a slew of protests over China’s aggressive behavior in the South China Sea, including targeting a Philippine coast guard ship with a military-grade laser, but no resolution was reached on the issues, an official said. A Philippine official involved in the talks told The Associated Press that …

Chinese navy ship, militia vessels found 'slowly loitering' near disputed island, says Philippines
1 year, 10 months ago

Chinese navy ship, militia vessels found 'slowly loitering' near disputed island, says Philippines

India Today  

The Philippines said on Saturday it had spotted a Chinese navy ship and dozens of militia vessels around a contested Philippine-occupied island in the South China Sea, as territorial tensions mount in the area. The Philippine Coast Guard said 42 vessels believed to be crewed by Chinese maritime militia personnel were seen in the vicinity of Thitu island, while a …

Philippine leader urges military to focus on South China Sea
1 year, 10 months ago

Philippine leader urges military to focus on South China Sea

Associated Press  

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine president said the main mission of his country’s military has changed to ensure the protection of its territory as disputes with China and U.S.-China rivalry intensify. He spoke two weeks after summoning China’s ambassador to protest the use of a military-grade laser by the Chinese coast guard that briefly blinded some of the crew of …

US renews warning it’ll defend Philippines after China spat
1 year, 10 months ago

US renews warning it’ll defend Philippines after China spat

Associated Press  

MANILA, Philippines — The United States renewed a warning that it would defend its treaty ally if Filipino forces come under attack in the disputed South China Sea, after a Chinese coast guard ship allegedly hit a Philippine patrol vessel with military-grade laser that briefly blinded some of its crew. Despite friendly overtures to Beijing by former Philippine President Rodrigo …

Philippines urges China to halt any "provocative act" after laser aimed at vessel
1 year, 10 months ago

Philippines urges China to halt any "provocative act" after laser aimed at vessel

The Hindu  

China should restrain its forces so that they do not commit any "provocative act", the Philippine military said on Monday, after Manila accused China's coast guard of using a laser to try to disrupt a resupply mission to its troops in the South China Sea. The Philippine coast guard said its vessel was assisting a navy mission to deliver food …

Philippines says China ship used laser against coast guard
1 year, 10 months ago

Philippines says China ship used laser against coast guard

Associated Press  

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines on Monday accused a Chinese coast guard ship of hitting a Philippine coast guard vessel with a military-grade laser and temporarily blinding some of its crew in the disputed South China Sea, calling it a “blatant” violation of Manila’s sovereign rights. The Philippine military said it’s time for China to restrain its forces from committing …

Chinese Coast Guard vessel hits Filipino crew with laser light, in South China Sea
1 year, 10 months ago

Chinese Coast Guard vessel hits Filipino crew with laser light, in South China Sea

The Hindu  

A Chinese coast guard ship twice hit a Philippine coast guard vessel with a “military-grade laser light” that temporarily blinded some of its Filipino crew in the disputed South China Sea, the Philippine coast guard said on February 13, calling the act a “blatant” violation of Manila’s sovereign rights. “The Chinese coast guard ship also maneuvered dangerously close, about 150 …

Philippines accuses China of using a laser against coast guard ship, blinding crew
1 year, 10 months ago

Philippines accuses China of using a laser against coast guard ship, blinding crew

LA Times  

Manila has accused a Chinese ship of using a laser to temporarily blind crew aboard a Philippine coast guard vessel in the South China Sea. The Philippines on Monday accused a Chinese coast guard ship of hitting a Philippine coast guard vessel with a military-grade laser and temporarily blinding some of its crew in the disputed South China Sea, calling …

Philippines accuses China of using 'military-grade' laser against its vessels in South China Sea
1 year, 10 months ago

Philippines accuses China of using 'military-grade' laser against its vessels in South China Sea

India TV News  

South China Sea dispute: In a major development, China allegedly used the latest military-grade laser technology in order to target the Philippines' vessels in the disputed South China Sea on February 6, Monday. According to the statement released by the Philippine coast guard, the incident happened earlier last week while supporting a rotation and resupply mission of the Philippine Navy …

Manila accuses China of ‘dangerous’ manoeuvres in South China Sea
1 year, 10 months ago

Manila accuses China of ‘dangerous’ manoeuvres in South China Sea

Al Jazeera  

Philippine Coast Guard says Chinese used ‘military-grade laser’ against a ship carrying supplies to the Sierra Madre. The Philippines has accused China of trying to prevent its coastguard from resupplying a contingent deployed at an atoll in the disputed South China Sea by directing a “military-grade laser light” at the ship and carrying out “dangerous” manoeuvres. The Philippine Coast Guard …

Australia says China warship fired laser at its patrol plane
2 years, 10 months ago

Australia says China warship fired laser at its patrol plane

The Hindu  

The Australian Defense Department said that a Chinese navy ship fired a laser at one of its surveillance aircraft, putting the lives of the crew in danger. The incident happened on Thursday when the P-8A Poseidon plane detected a laser illuminating the aircraft while in flight over Australia's northern approaches, the department said. “Illumination of the aircraft by the Chinese …

China refutes report its ship fired laser at U.S. navy plane
4 years, 10 months ago

China refutes report its ship fired laser at U.S. navy plane

The Hindu  

China’s Defense Ministry says a report one of its navy ships fired a laser last month at a U.S. Navy surveillance plane circling overhead does not “accord with reality.” The report last month was the latest accusation that Chinese forces have used lasers to harass and potentially damage U.S. and other nations’ military aircraft and personnel. In China’s first pubic …

Chinese fishing vessels suspected of increasingly common laser attacks on Australian military
5 years, 1 month ago

Chinese fishing vessels suspected of increasingly common laser attacks on Australian military

ABC  

Hand-held lasers are increasingly being used against Australian Defence Force assets, with military insiders blaming small Chinese maritime militia vessels for the dangerous tactic. Key points: Pilots were targeted on a night-time flight over the South China Sea earlier this year But Defence said no "military-grade lasers" were used against Australian Navy or Air Force units in the past year …

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