United States, Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom and Japan express their concern and support to the Philippines regarding Chinese Coast Guard “deliberately” ramming the BRP Teresa Magbanua

Australia

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— Australian Ambassador, The Philippines (@AusAmbPH) September 2, 2024

New Zealand

This latest incident, with a CCG vessel ramming a 🇵🇭Philippine vessel, is profoundly troubling and fits a recent pattern of dangerous and destabilising actions in the region. 🇳🇿 New Zealand calls for de-escalation and compliance with international law, in particular UNCLOS. pic.twitter.com/lzAL5cLfyH

— New Zealand Embassy in Manila (@NZinManila) September 1, 2024

United States

The 🇺🇸 stands with its ally, the 🇵🇭, and condemns the dangerous and escalatory actions by the PRC against lawful 🇵🇭 maritime operations in the vicinity of Sabina Shoal in the South China Sea on Aug. 31. Read the @StateDept statement: https://t.co/8ER8R1n6zx #FriendsPartnersAllies pic.twitter.com/rYwKkzThW5

— U.S. Embassy in the Philippines (@USEmbassyPH) September 1, 2024

Japan

As a stakeholder of SCS, seriously concerned over the repeated incidents including yesterday’s collision by a CCG vessel against a 🇵🇭vessel. 🇯🇵opposes any unilateral attempts to change the status quo by force or coercion. 🇯🇵stands together with 🇵🇭 by upholding rule of law at sea. https://t.co/XgfvuDQYzR

— Ambassador of Japan in the Philippines (@AmbJPNinPH) August 31, 2024

UK Ambassador Laure Beaufils

🇬🇧 is concerned about reports of yet more dangerous actions by a Chinese vessel near Sabina Shoal. UK calls once again for respect for international law, including UNCLOS, and adherence to the 2016 Arbitral Award which is legally binding on the parties. https://t.co/cztdXBQyAj

— Ambassador Laure Beaufils 🇬🇧 (@LaureBeaufils) September 1, 2024