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Philippine Coast Guard Ships Damaged in August 25 Collisions with Chinese Vessels

Aug 25, 2024, 07:03 AM

The Philippine government reported that two of its coast guard ships were damaged following collisions with Chinese vessels near a disputed reef in the South China Sea. On August 25, the incidents occurred as the Philippine vessels, including vessel No. 3002, allegedly intruded into the waters near Xianbin Jiao, part of China's Nansha Qundao, without permission. China claims that its coast guard took necessary control measures in response to what it described as unlawful and aggressive maneuvers by the Philippine ships. The situation has heightened tensions between the two nations over the contested maritime region.