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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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Philippines Says Chinese Coastguard 'Intentionally' Collided with Its Boats
The Philippines on Monday accused Chinese coastguard vessels of "intentionally" colliding with its vessels on a resupply mission in a disputed part of the South China Sea, as ties deteriorated between the Southeast Asian U.S. ally and Beijing.Both…
Philippines says a coast guard ship and supply boat were rammed by Chinese vessels at disputed shoal - West Hawaii Today
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 conflict in the disputed South China Sea.
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Leaning Left49Leaning Right30Center58Last UpdatedBias Distribution42% Center
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42% Center
L 36%
C 42%
R 22%
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