Manila, June 24 -- More foreign missions in the Philippines raised concerns over the China Coast Guard's (CCG) recent use of water cannon on Filipino vessels off Zambales, just outside the territorial sea of Bajo de Masinloc.

In a post on X on Tuesday, Australian Ambassador HK Yu again recalled that the 2016 Arbitral Ruling is binding on all parties and that disputes in the South China Sea must be resolved peacefully.

"Australia shares the Philippines' concerns at China Coast Guard's use of water cannons against Philippine vessels near Scarborough Shoal," she said.

"The Arbitral Award is binding on the parties, and disputes must be resolved peacefully consistent with international law, esp. UNCLOS (United Nations Convention on the Law ...