Chinese Defense Minister warns that Beijing's patience 'has limits' regarding South China Sea

The Chinese Defense Minister warned Sunday that his country's patience "has limits" in the South China Sea, following a series of confrontations between Chinese and Filipino vessels near disputed coral reefs.

Chinese military ships have used water cannons against Filipino boats several times in the disputed waters, which Beijing claims almost entirely. Collisions between ships have also occurred, resulting in injuries to several Filipino military personnel.

AFP