Saturday, June 4, 2011

PHILIPPINES SAYS CHINA UNDERMINING REGIONAL PEACE


By Agence France-Presse

The Philippines accused China on Saturday of undermining peace and stability in Asia by allegedly sending naval vessels to intimidate rival claimants in disputed sections of the South China Sea.

Manila had protested over incidents in February to May, when the Chinese navy allegedly opened fire on Filipino fishermen, intimidated a Philippine oil exploration ship, and put posts and a buoy in Philippine-claimed areas. [ FULL STORY ]