US condemns China over Ayungin incident which caused ‘bodily injury’– www.inquirer.net

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MANILA, Philippines — United States Ambassador MayKay Carlson on Monday condemned China over the latest incident in Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal which she noted caused “bodily injury” towards Filipino personnel.

“The [United States] condemns the PRC’s (People’s Republic of China) aggressive, dangerous maneuvers near Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal, which caused bodily injury, damaged Philippine vessels, and hindered lawful maritime operations to supply food, water, and essential supplies to [Philippine] personnel within the [Philippine] exclusive economic zone,” Carlson said in a post on X (formerly Twitter).