Both sides traded accusations six days after Beijing announced plans to turn the atoll into a nature reserve.

Chinese used water cannons and other ‘control measures’ against boats they say were ‘engaged in illegal activities’ in the area.

BEIJING: China’s Coast Guard fired water cannon on Tuesday at Philippine ships near the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea, accusing Manila of an “illegal”…

Both sides traded accusations six days after Beijing announced plans to turn the atoll into a nature reserve.