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China vessel rams and damages Philippine boat on refueling mission, coast guard says
Reuters • • world
Key Points:
- A China Coast Guard vessel rammed the Philippine Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources vessel BRP Datu Magat Salamat during a resupply mission 54 nautical miles off Palawan province in the South China Sea, damaging the Philippine ship but causing no injuries.
- The Philippine Coast Guard accused the China Coast Guard of deliberately ramming their civilian government vessel on a humanitarian and livelihood mission, citing video evidence showing crew warning of the impending collision.
- The China Coast Guard claimed it was conducting law enforcement operations near Sabina Shoal and blamed the Philippine vessel for disregarding warnings and making sudden maneuvers that led to the collision.
- This incident marks the latest confrontation between China and the Philippines in disputed South China Sea waters, highlighting ongoing tensions over maritime sovereignty in the region.
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