U.S. Calls On Beijing To Stop It's 'Confrontational And Dangerous' Conduct In South China Sea

The Philippines accused China of causing "severe damage" to the engine of one boat after using water cannon 

The Hill: US calls on China to stop ‘dangerous’ actions in South China Sea after Philippine vessel rammed 

The U.S. slammed China for “reckless disregard” and provocative action after Chinese coast guard boats shot water cannons at Philippine ships and collided with a vessel in the South China Sea over the weekend. 

State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said Chinese boats also deployed acoustic devices, or sound cannons, which can employ extremely loud sounds over a distance to incapacitate a target, to drive away Philippine boats. 

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Update #1: US Calls On Beijing To Stop 'Dangerous' Conduct In South China Sea -- AFP  

Update #2: U.S.: Chinese South China Sea clash with Philippine crews "undermines regional stability" -- Axios  

WNU Editor: The U.S. issued this warning after the ship that was rammed by the Chinese Coast Guard also had the Philippine's military chief onboard .... Philippine military head was aboard a ship harassed by China. Beijing accuses US of stirring trouble (AP). More here .... Philippines says military chief was aboard ship Chinese vessels rammed, hit with water cannon (Reuters).