The Philippine military on Thursday accused China of pointing a radar gun at one of its navy ships that prompted the government of President Rodrigo R. Duterte to protest the aggression. “This hostile act on the part of Chinese Government and encroachment within the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone is perceived as a clear violation of international law and Philippine sovereignty,” the military’s Western Command said in a statement. The Joint Task Force West reported that on Feb. 17, a Chinese-owned PLAN vessel had pointed a radar gun toward them, citing the commanding officer of BRP Conrado Yap.

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