Philippines bluntly told China, ‘Return the weapons and compensate for the damage caused to the boats’

The military chief of the Philippines has placed a big demand before China. The Philippines has asked China to return the weapons and equipment seized by its coast guards in the disputed coastal area as well as compensate for the losses incurred in the attack. Not only this, the Philippines has compared the attack to the incident of piracy in the South China Sea.

Philippines’ allegation

According to Philippine officials, on Monday, Chinese coast guard personnel aboard more than eight motorboats repeatedly hit and climbed two Philippine Navy boats. The Chinese coast guard personnel prevented the Philippine Navy personnel from transferring food and weapons and other supplies to the regional post at the Second Thomas Shoal. China also claims this post.

What did China do

Earlier, Philippine security officials said on Tuesday that after the collision, Chinese personnel seized the boats and damaged them. They also seized navigational equipment, eight M4 rifles and injured several Navy personnel.

China should compensate for the losses

Philippines Armed Forces Chief General Romeo Brawner Jr. said in a press conference in the western Palawan province, “We demand that China return our rifles and our equipment. We also demand that they compensate for the damage they have caused.”

China blames Philippines

China blames Philippines for the clash, saying that Philippine personnel ignored its warnings and “encroached” on its territorial waters in the sea.