Ottawa Condemns China’s Actions Against Philippine Vessels in South China Sea

A Chinese Coast Guard ship fires a water cannon at a Philippine Navy chartered vessel that's conducting a routine resupply mission to troops stationed at Second Thomas Shoal, in the South China Sea on March 5, 2024. Ezra Acayan/Getty Images

Ottawa is condemning China’s “dangerous and destabilizing actions” against Philippine vessels in the South China Sea after several Filipino navy personnel were injured.

Chinese forces reportedly seized two Philippine boats June 17 that were taking food and supplies to a military outpost in the South China Sea shoal.

“The PRC’s use of water cannons, dangerous maneuvers and ramming of Philippine vessels is inconsistent with the PRC’s obligations under international law, including the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea [UNCLOS],” Global Affairs Canada said in a statement.