The Philippines refers to the Chinese Marine Police with military laser irradiation le

(Manila Comprehensive) The Philippines accused China of the "military -grade" laser on the Philippine Police Ship in the South China Sea, which led the Philippine crew to be briefly blind.

The Philippine Coast Guard issued a statement on Monday (February 13) saying that on February 6, a Philippine Police Ship supported the Philippine Navy's Marine Corps that supported the Renai Reef in the Nansha Islands to rotate and supplies.Nearly 20 kilometers, it was twice by the "military level" of the Chinese Maritime Police Ship, which "caused the crew on the bridge to be briefly blind."

The Philippine Coast Guard also posted a photo showing that a Chinese ship issued a green laser.

Talierla, commander of the Philippine Patrol Team, said in an interview that the short -term blindness of the crew lasted about 10 seconds to 15 seconds, "but we don't know if this will cause long -term health effects."

The Philippines also accused the Chinese maritime police ship of "dangerous movements" and driving approaching the Philippine Maritime Police Ship, which was less than 140 meters away.

The Philippine Police said: "(China) deliberately obstructs the Philippine government ships to transport food and supplies to our military personnel ... it is the openness and obvious violation of the sovereign rights of the Philippines in the Sea of Western Philippines." Manila will beThe western water area is called the Western Philippines Sea.

Agilla, a spokesman for the Philippine military, called on Beijing to "restrain its troops and do not make any daily provocative behavior."

Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Renai Reef is part of the Nansha Islands in China

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin responded to the reporter's question at a regular press conference on Monday, "Renai Reef is part of the Nansha Islands in China."The boat takes action according to law, and "on -site operation and restraint."

The Philippine President President Macos refused to comment on the matter.When Matskus visited Beijing last month, the two parties agreed to properly handle maritime issues through friendly consultations.

This is not the first time that Chinese ships have been accused of using laser.In February last year, Australia had accused Chinese warships in a Australian reconnaissance aircraft flying over the Australian Sea with laser.