In the latest incident in the South China Sea, the China Coast Guard attacked a Filipino supply vessel, injuring three Philippine troops. The vessel, Unaizah May 4, was delivering troops and supplies to a grounded Philippine navy ship on Second Thomas Shoal. This confrontation caused severe damage to the vessel. China's claims in the South China Sea conflict with those of other countries, including the Philippines. The US, with a mutual defense pact with Manila, has condemned the attack, calling it destabilizing and a disregard for international law.
