China-Philippines Dispute Heats Up Over Second Thomas Shoal Incident

China has labeled the actions of the Philippines against the Chinese coast guard at the Second Thomas Shoal as illegal. The Philippines disputes this, stating that their troops, stationed on a grounded warship, acted professionally and did not point guns at the Chinese coast guard.

China called the Philippines' actions towards Chinese coast guard during a supply mission at the Second Thomas Shoal last month illegal, Chinese foreign ministry said on Tuesday.

The Philippines denied China's allegations that Filipino troops on board a grounded warship on the shoal had guns pointed at the Chinese coast guard, saying its troops had acted professionally.