Chinese coast guard holding knives and machetes as they approach Philippine boats in the disputed South China Sea on June 17, 2024.Armed Forces of the Philippines via AP, FileFilipino soldiers involved in a clash last week with Chinese coast guard have been awarded medals.Their vessels came under attack last week while delivering supplies in the disputed South China Sea.The award ceremony is unlikely to ease tensions with China in the contested region.Filipino soldiers who reportedly used their bare hands to fight off Chinese coast guards armed with swords and knives were awarded medals by the Philippines for de-escalating tensions, according to the Manila Bulletin.Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
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- Filipino soldiers who faced off against Chinese coast guards armed with axes and knives given medals
Filipino soldiers were given medals after a clash last week with China's coast guard, who came at them with weapons, according to the Philippines.
06/25/2024 - 1:33 am | View Link - Philippines Says it Won't Back Down, But Won't Start a War, After Clash with Chinese Coast Guard
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The president of the Philippines said Sunday his country would not yield to “any foreign power” after Chinese forces injured Filipino navy personnel and damaged at least two ...
06/23/2024 - 7:01 pm | View Link - DRAMATIC! Chinese Troops Armed With Axes, Knives, Attack Filipino Navy Boats In South China Sea
The Armed Forces of the Philippines have released new footage showing Chinese coast guard sailors brandishing knives, an axe, and other weapons in a recent clash with Philippine naval vessels ...
06/20/2024 - 8:00 am | View Link - RAW VIDEO: Chinese Forces 'Fight Filipino Troops With Knives And Axes' In South China Sea 1/4
Credit: Armed forces of the Philippines/Cover Images This video footage shows a troubling incident that occurred between Chinese and Filipino forces in the South China Sea on Monday (17June2024). Gene ...
06/20/2024 - 4:59 am | View Link - Filipino soldiers had to use their bare hands to fight off Chinese coast guards with swords, a general said
Filipino soldiers had to defend themselves against an armed attack by Chinese coast guard, a general said. One soldier reportedly lost a thumb.
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