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China Accuses Philippine Personnel of Pointing Guns at Coast Guard Near Second Thomas Shoal

Jun 2, 2024, 07:32 AM

China has accused Philippine personnel of pointing guns at its Coast Guard officers in disputed waters. The incident reportedly occurred near the Second Thomas Shoal, where at least two individuals on a Philippine warship were observed carrying and pointing firearms in the direction of the China Coast Guard. Footage of the event has been released by CGTN, showing the armed personnel. CCTV also reported that the personnel were on a disputed reef. The Chinese authorities have described their response as lawful and justified.

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Another reported incident between China and Philippines by September 30?

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Yes • 50%

No • 50%

Major news outlets such as Reuters, BBC, or CCTV

Military escalation near Second Thomas Shoal by August 31?

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No • 50%

Yes • 50%

Verified news reports or official military statements from either country

Philippines diplomatic protest against China by July 31?

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Yes • 50%

No • 50%

Verified news reports or official government statements from the Philippines

Philippines formal complaint against China by December 31?

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Yes • 50%

No • 50%

Official filings and announcements from the Philippines government

UN formal statement on Second Thomas Shoal incident by August 31?

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No • 50%

Yes • 50%

Official United Nations press releases

UN statement on Second Thomas Shoal incident by September 30?

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Yes • 50%

Official statements or press releases from the United Nations

First country to propose joint investigation by October 31?

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Resolution / Starting Odds

China • 33%

Neither • 33%

Philippines • 33%

Official government statements or verified news reports

First international organization to mediate by December 31?

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United Nations • 25%

None • 25%

International Maritime Organization • 25%

ASEAN • 25%

Official statements or verified news reports

First official diplomatic action regarding Second Thomas Shoal incident?

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Neither • 33%

China • 33%

Philippines • 33%

Official government announcements or diplomatic communiqués

Outcome of diplomatic discussions by December 31?

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Resolution / Starting Odds

No formal resolution • 33%

Resolution in favor of China • 33%

Resolution in favor of Philippines • 33%

Official government statements or verified news reports

Outcome of next ASEAN meeting regarding South China Sea?

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No consensus • 25%

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Joint statement condemning actions • 25%

Call for dialogue • 25%

ASEAN official statements or meeting summaries

Philippines' government response to Second Thomas Shoal incident?

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Increased military presence • 25%

Other • 25%

Diplomatic protest • 25%

Seek international mediation • 25%

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