China aims lasers at Philippine vessels - US assures providing security to

Manila/Washington: The Philippines has accused China of hitting ‘laser light’ on its ships patrolling the West Philippine Sea. The Philippines has accused China of using military-grade lasers, making their soldiers temporarily ‘blind’. After this accusation made by the Philippines, the US State Department has assured that the US will be extremely prompt in providing safety to the Philippines.

For several years, tensions have risen between China and the Philippines over the South China Sea dispute. China also claims that it owns the West Philippine Sea, which is the maritime domain of the Philippines. The Philippines has sovereign rights over Kalyan (Spratly) and Bajo de Masinloc islands. But in 2012, China started the militarization of some islands and the artificial construction of some islands by claiming its right to them. But in 2012, China claimed its right on some islands and started militarising a few islands and the artificial construction of some islands.

The Philippines took the case to the International Court of Justice, and the verdict went against China. It was also warned that China should withdraw from the territory of these islands. But China defied the order of the International Court of Justice and has continued to infringe on the islands claimed by the Philippines. The Philippine Navy ships and Coast Guard patrolling this maritime area are also being threatened by the Chinese Navy.

On February 6, a similar incident occurred in the Philippine-occupied Thomas Shoal area. A Chinese Coast Guard ship aimed a laser at a Philippine Coast Guard ship. The Philippine Coast Guard said that this caused the temporary blinding of crew members. The government of the Philippines has released a photograph of this operation to prove China’s displeasure. The Philippines has accused China of blatantly violating its sovereign rights.

US State Department Spokesman Ned Price said China’s actions are dangerous for regional security and stability. Maintaining the independence of the maritime domain of the South China Sea is mandatory as per international law. But if China violates these rules and threatens the Philippines’ security, the United States will step in to protect its fellow country under the 1951 treaty, Price said.

Meanwhile, the President of the Philippines visited Japan last week. If a security issue arises in Taiwan in the near future, the President of the Philippines has indicated that he will give his military base to the US. It is claimed that agitated China has taken this action against the Philippines.

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