Chinese sailors wield sticks, axe in disputed sea clash with Philippines

” The ( Chinese coast guard ) personnel then began hurling rocks and other objects at our personnel”, Manila said.

” They also slashed the ( inflatable boats ), rendering them inoperable”.

The Filipino seamen, clad in colored colour with helmets and jackets, are not carrying arms in the clips.

” Amidst this violent confrontation, the CCG ( Chinese coast guard ) also deployed tear gas, intensifying the chaos and confusion, while continuously blaring sirens to further disrupt communication”, the caption said.

The outnumbered Filipino crew, according to basic Romeo Brawner of the Spanish military, had been defenseless and had engaged in “bare hands” combat on Wednesday.

A message from Tagalog can be heard saying one “lost a thumb” in a video.

Manila has accused Beijing of an “act of theft” against its causes.

It has demanded the transfer of products “looted” by the Chinese area, including seven guns, and compensation for the broken tools.