China renewed its aggressive stance on the West Philippine Sea (South China Sea) nearly two years following the Panatag (Scarborough) standoff, with Beijing reasserting its presence in the contested waters. Philippine Armed Forces chief Gen. Emmanuel Bautista said Chinese vessels used water cannons to drive away Filipino fishermen from the Panatag Shoal on January 27. Philippine Armed Forces chief Gen Emmanuel Bautista said Chinese vessels used water cannons to drive away Filipino fishermen from Panatag Shoal on January 27.

Chinese drive Pinoy fishers out of shoal. (2014, February 25). The Manila Times, pp. A1, A7.