China Coast Guard caught on camera striking Philippine Navy sailor on the head with paddle
Published date: Mon, 20 Jul 2026 21:05:31 +0700This is the shocking moment a China Coast Guard (CCG) officer was caught on camera striking a Philippine Navy sailor on the head with a paddle.
Footage shows CCG personnel on a black rigid-hull inflatable boat manoeuvring around a Philippine vessel before both sides began hitting each other at the contested Ayungin Shoal in the South China Sea on July 20.
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South China Sea |
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20/07/2026 |
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Duration: 00:25 |
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