Philippine military denies pointing guns at China Coast Guard

Manila asserts 'professionalism' amid Beijing's provocations in South China Sea

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Philippine Coast Guard personnel prepare rubber fenders on March 5 after China Coast Guard vessels blocked their way to a resupply mission at the Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea. © Reuters

RAMON ROYANDOYAN, Nikkei staff writer

MANILA -- The Philippine military on Tuesday denied a Chinese allegation that personnel had pointed guns at the China Coast Guard on May 19 as China seized supplies for the Philippines' military outpost at Second Thomas Shoal.

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