On Sunday 1 September, the European Union condemned the new actions taken by Chinese coastguard vessels against the “legitimate” maritime operations of the Philippines in the South China Sea on Saturday 31 August.
China and the Philippines have accused each other of causing a collision between two ships near Sabina Shoal, around 140 kilometres from the Philippine province of Palawan.
Beijing and Manila have been arguing over the sovereignty of several uninhabited shoals and islets...