Philippines says a coast guard ship and supply boat are hit by Chinese vessels near disputed shoal
- The Philippines accuses China's coast guard of dangerous blocking maneuvers that endangered Filipino crew members.
- China's increased aggression in the South China Sea coincides with the Philippines seeking closer military ties with the US, Beijing's chief rival in the region.
- This recent collision marks the first time that Chinese ships have made physical contact with Filipino vessels near Second Thomas Shoal, a hotly disputed area.
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Chinese vessels ram Philippines boats
MANILA, Philippines — A Chinese coast guard ship and an accompanying vessel rammed a Philippine coast guard ship and a military-run supply boat Sunday off a contested shoal, Philippine officials said, in an encounter that heightened fears of an armed…
·Helena, United States
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