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Liu Dejun

Liu Dejun

Spokesperson, China Coast Guard

Appears in 1 story

Notable Quotes

"[China] has indisputable sovereignty over... Xianbin Jiao and its adjacent waters." — Liu Dejun, cited by Al Jazeera/Philstar

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Water cannons on fishermen: Sabina Shoal becomes China–Philippines’ new front line

Force in Play

Defends ‘jurisdiction’ narrative over disputed features

A month ago, China's coast guard escalated beyond shoving resupply convoys. It blasted water cannons at small Philippine fishing boats near Sabina (Escoda) Shoal, damaged two vessels, and left three fishermen injured. Chinese craft allegedly cut anchor lines and boxed out rescuers.

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