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The Chinese coast guard rammed and damaged a Philippine vessel off an island in the South China Sea, the Philippine coast guard said
The Chinese Coast Guard fired water cannons and rammed a Philippine government vessel near Pag-asa Island, causing minor damage but no injuries, amid ongoing territorial disputes in the South China Sea.
- The Philippines alleged that Chinese maritime forces used water cannons and rammed a Filipino boat near Thitu Island, describing it as a 'clear threat', according to its coast guard.
- China and the Philippines accused each other of causing a maritime confrontation near disputed islands in the South China Sea.
- This incident is part of growing tensions in the resource-rich South China Sea, according to reports.
- The confrontation involved a Filipino vessel and allegations of aggressive actions by Chinese forces against it, escalating diplomatic conflicts.
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US backs ally Philippines after China warns over vessel clash
WASHINGTON: The United States said on Monday (Oct 13) it stood by its ally the Philippines and emphasised their mutual defence treaty after Chinese and Philippine vessels clashed amid heightened tensions in the disputed South China Sea.Earlier, China's Foreign Ministry urged Manila not to challenge
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The incident, which occurred near Thitu Island, involved the use of water cannons and a deliberate collision by a Beijing ship
·Buenos Aires, Argentina
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