China Enacts 'Control Measures' Against Philippine Vessel in Disputed Waters

China announced it has enforced 'control measures' against a Philippine vessel in the South China Sea. The Chinese coast guard claims the ship entered the Sabina Shoal illegally and approached Chinese vessels dangerously. This marks another escalation in the ongoing disputes between the two nations.

China announced on Sunday that it has enacted 'control measures' against a Philippine vessel operating in the highly contested South China Sea.

According to a statement from China's coast guard, the Philippine vessel 'illegally' entered the waters near the Sabina Shoal. The vessel reportedly made several dangerous approaches towards Chinese coast guard ships.

This incident marks another flashpoint in the escalating confrontations between China and the Philippines over disputed maritime territories.

(With inputs from agencies.)