The Chinese embassy in Manila has sent a diplomatic note of protest to the Japanese embassy for the remarks of its ambassador on Sunday’s ramming of a Philippine ship by China Coast Guard vessels in Escoda (Sabina) Shoal. China’s increasing attacks against Philippine vessels sparked condemnation. The Chinese embassy yesterday singled out Japanese Ambassador Kazuya Endo for posting on X a video of a CCG vessel and calling the incident “another unacceptable development around Sabina Shoal.”

Lee-Brago, P. (2024, August 30). Chinese embassy protests Japanese envoy's remarks on boat ramming. The Philippine Star, p. 2.