U.S. condemns China after Philippine sailor baton injury
By The BriefBrief
The U.S. condemned China’s “dangerous and aggressive” actions after a Chinese coast guard officer struck a Filipino sailor with a baton.
WHO:United States
WHAT:Condemned China’s “dangerous and aggressive” actions against Philippine navy personnel after a Chinese coast guard officer struck a Filipino sailor with a wooden baton.
WHEN:Jul 20, 2026 at 10:20 PM ET
WHERE:Second Thomas Shoal, South China Sea
WHY:In response to Manila’s account that a Chinese coast guard officer repeatedly struck a Filipino sailor on the head with a wooden baton, injuring him and damaging a navy rubber boat.
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