Philippines says China ship aimed "military-grade" laser at its boat

The Philippine Coast Guard said Monday a Chinese Coast Guard vessel recently aimed a "military-grade" laser at its ship on a resupply mission in the contested waters of the South China Sea, temporarily blinding some of its crew.The Philippine Coast Guard also alleged that the Chinese ship "made dangerous maneuvers" in the incident on Feb. 6, sailing about 140 meters from one of their boats near the Manila-controlled Ayungin Shoal in the Spratly Islands chain.The Chinese ship's directing of the green laser toward the vessel on two occasions, alongside the "deliberate blocking" of the Philipp…READ FULL ARTICLE