laser device incident

• U.S. Support for the Philippines in the South China Sea

  IMOA

  Freedom of Navigation, International Law, laser device incident, Maritime Security, Philippine Coast Guard, PRC Coast Guard, Regional Stability, Second Thomas shoal, South China Sea, U.S.-Philippines relations

  February 16, 2023

  Statements

  The U.S. condemns China’s use of laser devices against the Philippine Coast Guard in the South China Sea. This provocative action endangered Philippine crewmembers, violated international law, and threatened regional stability and freedom of navigation.

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