The CCG took these actions without any prior interactions between them and the PN boats, and there was no warning before the CCG began ramming and attacking them. Videos show that the PN personnel were unable to mount any serious resistance to the attacks. 4/16
The video record however shows that the two PN boats had already reached and anchored next to the BRP Sierra Madre, and would have completed their mission were it not for the intervention of 8 CCG boats each filled with about 10 CCG personnel each. 3/16
China's multiple violations of international law.
The full details of the June 17 incident on Second Thomas (Ayungin) Shoal now brought to light warrant a sanguine examination and reconsideration of the PRC's actions. 1/16