In the South China Sea, tensions rise as China's coast guard takes control measures against Philippine vessels near the disputed Second Thomas Shoal. Footage reveals Chinese vessels firing water cannons at a Philippine supply boat on a resupply mission for troops. The Philippine coast guard denounces the actions as "irresponsible and provocative," stating their vessel was impeded and encircled by Chinese counterparts. China's expansive territorial claims clash with international law, notably challenged by a 2016 ruling against their claims. #southchinasea #philippines #chinacoastguard #china #chinanews #worldnews n18oc_world n18oc_crux CRUX is your daily video news guide to the big events that are shaping our world. We track news, geopolitics, diplomacy and defence strategies and explain how they shape national policies. Crux makes sense of global developments, and analyses their impact on daily lives. Follow CRUX on Telegram: https://bit.ly/3fnlLua Follow CRUX on Instagram (@crux.india): https://bit.ly/3qSFx1K Follow CRUX on Facebook: https://bit.ly/2Lte7iF #GetCloserToTheNews with latest headlines on politics, sports and entertainment on news18.com https://bit.ly/2Y4QccL Also watch: Crux Decode: https://bit.ly/3MjzIoG Crux+ : https://bit.ly/35mm97B Crux Most Watched: https://bit.ly/3KhJ8iX