Fast and Factual LIVE: Philippines Summons China's Envoy Over Latest South China Sea Standoff

Fast and Factual LIVE: Philippines Summons China's Envoy Over Latest South China Sea Standoff

The Philippines' Department of Foreign Affairs summoned a senior Chinese embassy official over the "harassment of Philippine vessels" in the South China Sea. The country reported that two of its vessels were damaged while patrolling in the South China Sea last month. This as Chinese coast guard ships began firing water cannons at the vessels.

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* U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken meets families of Israeli hostages held captive in Gaza.
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