Philippines Says China Used Water Cannons Anew Amid Sea Tensions.

Tensions have escalated between the Philippines and China in the South China Sea, with the Philippines claiming that three Chinese coast guard ships fired water cannons at two Philippine vessels. The incident occurred near Scarborough Shoal, and the Philippine Coast Guard reported damage to their vessels. China has also installed a floating barrier that restricts access to the area. This is the latest in a series of confrontations between the two countries in the disputed waters. [Extracted from the article]