US EditionChinese Vessels Collide While Pursuing Philippine Boat in South China Sea
SCARBOROUGH SHOAL, SOUTH CHINA SEA, AUG 11 – The collision occurred during a Chinese pursuit of Philippine patrol boats escorting aid to fishermen, causing significant damage to the Chinese coast guard vessel, officials said.
- On August 11, 2025, near the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea, a vessel from the Chinese navy struck a China Coast Guard ship while both were pursuing the Philippine patrol boat BRP Suluan.
- The China Coast Guard ship CCG 3104 was pursuing the Philippine coast guard vessel BRP Suluan at a rapid pace when it executed a hazardous maneuver near the starboard rear of the Filipino ship, resulting in a collision with a PLA Navy warship.
- The collision caused severe damage to the forecastle of the CCG 3104, leaving it unable to sail, while earlier in the encounter, the Chinese attempted to use a water cannon against the BRP Suluan, which managed to avoid being hit.
- Commodore Jay Tarriela reported that the Filipino vessel's attempt to aid the Chinese crew went unanswered, while Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos confirmed that patrol ships would remain deployed to uphold Manila's claims over the disputed area.
- This incident highlights ongoing disputes over Scarborough Shoal, a strategic reef area captured by China from the Philippines in 2012, located along a crucial sea lane that handles a majority of the world's maritime commerce, emphasizing persistent regional conflicts and claims of sovereignty.
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Chinese vessels collide while chasing Philippine boat near disputed Scarborough Shoal
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. Two Chinese vessels collided in the South China Sea on Monday while pursuing a Philippine patrol boat near the contested Scarborough Shoal, officials in Manila said, releasing video footage of the incident. The video shows a Chinese coast guard vessel shooting a water cannon and tracking close behind a Philippine coast guard boat until it collided with a m…
South China Sea chaos as two Chinese vessels crash into each other after chasing Filipino patrol boat
Two Chinese vessels have rammed into each other after pursuing a Filipino patrol boat on Monday.A Filipino spokesman confirmed that the incident, which took place near the Scarborough Shoal region, involved a Philippine coast guard vessel that was escorting boats distributing aid to fishermen in the area.A Chinese coast guard ship and a large navy vessel bearing the number 164 on its hull can be seen colliding with a loud crash in a video releas…
Chinese Coast Guard ships tracked a Philippine ship in the South China Sea, resulting in a collision of two Chinese ships. Both countries claim sovereignty in these waters.
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