“The Philippine coast guard said on Monday a Chinese coast guard ship directed a ‘military-grade laser’ at one of Manila’s vessels supporting a resupply mission to troops in the disputed waterway on February 6, temporarily blinding its crew on the bridge.” – “There was no immediate comment from the Chinese embassy in Manila, but China’s foreign ministry said on Monday that its coast guard had conducted actions according to the law. “We urge the Philippines to avoid such actions, and the actions of China’s staff are professional and restrained,’ China’s foreign ministry spokesperson, Wang Wenbin, told a regular briefing.”