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2024 - 6 - 17

China and Philippines Clash in the South China Sea: Ship Collision Incident

Asia-Pacific region - China - geopolitics - maritime dispute - Philippines - South China Sea

Tensions rise as China and Philippines blame each other for a ship collision near disputed islands in the South China Sea. Read on for the latest updates!

In a recent incident in the South China Sea, China and the Philippines are at odds over a ship collision near the disputed Spratly Islands. China's Coast Guard claims that a Philippine supply ship was responsible for the collision, while the Philippine military denounced China's aggressive actions and deceptive claims. The clash adds to the ongoing tensions between the two countries over maritime disputes in the region.

The collision near the Second Thomas Shoal is just the latest in a series of confrontations between Chinese and Philippine vessels in the South China Sea. China's expansive maritime claims have sparked disputes with multiple countries in the Asia-Pacific region, including the Philippines and the United States. The Philippines has accused China of disrupting routine missions in its exclusive economic zone, further escalating the situation.

The Philippine government has condemned China's navy, coastguard, and militia for dangerous maneuvers, including ramming and towing activities. This recent clash highlights the continued friction between China and the Philippines over territorial disputes in the South China Sea. Both countries have been engaged in a war of words, with each side blaming the other for the escalation of tensions.

In response to China's claims, the Philippines remains steadfast in defending its territorial integrity and sovereignty in the South China Sea. The international community closely watches the developments in the region as the China-Philippines clash unfolds, raising concerns about potential escalation and the impact on regional stability.

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China and Philippines face off over South China Sea collision (Aljazeera.com)

The China Coast Guard (CCG) said in a statement on Monday that a Philippine supply ship was at fault for a slight collision with a Chinese vessel. The ...

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China blames Philippines for ship collision in South China Sea ... (ABC News)

China's coast guard says a Chinese vessel and a Philippine supply ship collided near the disputed Spratly Islands in the South China Sea.

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China says Philippine vessel causes collision in South China Sea (benarnews)

China's coast guard blamed the Philippines for the incident near the disputed Second Thomas Shoal.

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China blames Philippines for a ship collision in the South China Sea (Business Standard)

A Chinese vessel and a Philippine supply ship collided near the disputed Spratly Islands in the South China Sea on Monday, China's coast guard said, in the ...

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Philippine and Chinese ships collide in disputed South China Sea ... (Hong Kong Free Press)

Philippine and Chinese vessels collided near the Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea on Monday, the Chinese Coast Guard said.

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Chinese and Philippine ship collision just the latest in a string of ... (The Star Online)

China has been at odds with many other countries in the Asia-Pacific for years over its sweeping maritime claims, including almost all of the South China ...

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Chinese vessel and Philippine supply ship collide in South China ... (The Independent)

Reacting to the incident in Manila, the Philippine military called out Chinese coast guard's aggression and “deceptive” claims in the region. “We will not ...

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South China Sea: Chinese vessel, Philippine supply ship collide ... (The Associated Press)

China's coast guard says a Chinese vessel and a Philippine supply ship collided near the disputed Spratly Islands in the South China Sea.

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Philippines says Chinese vessels disrupted South China Sea ... (Malay Mail)

MANILA, June 17 — Chinese vessels disrupted a routine rotation and resupply mission in the Philippines' exclusive economic zone in the South China Sea, ...

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Chinese, Philippine ships collide near disputed shoal in South ... (Kyodo News Plus)

Chinese and Philippine vessels had a minor collision near a disputed shoal in the South China Sea, the China Coast Guard said, with Beijing and Manila ...

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China and Philippines quarrel over South China Sea collision (Reuters)

China reports slight collision between two vessels · Philippine military says China's claims 'deceptive, misleading' · U.S., Canada, Japan, Philippines complete ...

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Chinese and Philippine ship collision just the latest in a string of ... (ABC News)

China has been at odds with many other countries in the Asia-Pacific for years over its sweeping maritime claims, including almost all of the South China ...

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South China Sea: Philippines slams Beijing for 'dangerous ... (South China Morning Post)

The Philippine government condemns “dangerous manoeuvres, including ramming and towing” by China's navy, coastguard and militia.

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China, Philippines trade blame over South China Sea collision (Voice of America)

A Chinese vessel and a Philippine supply ship collided near the disputed Spratly Islands in the South China Sea on June 17, 2024, China's coast guard said.

China says Philippine vessel causes collision in South China Sea (Radio Free Asia)

China's coast guard blamed the Philippines for the incident near the disputed Second Thomas Shoal.

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Chinese vessel collides with Philippine ship in latest South China ... (PBS NewsHour)

China has been at odds with many other countries in the Asia-Pacific for years over its sweeping maritime claims, including almost all of the South China ...

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Chinese and Philippine ship collision just the latest in a string of ... (The Associated Press)

China has been at odds with many other countries in the Asia-Pacific for years over its sweeping maritime claims, including almost all of the South China ...

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Philippine Sailor Severely Injured, Vessels Damaged as Chinese ... (USNI News)

A Philippine sailor suffered severe injuries when Chinese forces blocked an Armed Forces of the Philippines resupply mission in the South China Sea, ...

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China, Philippines Trade Blame for Ship Collision in South China Sea (The Diplomat)

Once again, Chinese and Philippine vessels collided during an attempted resupply to Filipino troops at Second Thomas Shoal.

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Philippines to resist China's 'reckless behaviour' in South China Sea (CNA)

MANILA: The Philippines' defence minister said on Monday (June 17) that the country's armed forces will resist China's "dangerous and reckless behaviour" in ...

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Philippines to resist China's 'reckless behaviour' in South China Sea (CNA)

MANILA: The Philippines' defence minister said on Monday (Jun 17) that the country's armed forces will resist China's "dangerous and reckless behaviour" in ...

U.S. Support for the Philippines in the South China Sea - United ... (Department of State)

On May 19, PRC Coast Guard harassed Philippine service members being medically evacuated and unlawfully seized airdropped provisions. In addition, on numerous ...

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Philippines Accuses China of Ramming, Towing in South China Sea ... (TIME)

Chinese and Philippine ships collided again in the disputed South China Sea on Monday, prompting the U.S. to condemn Beijing for “irresponsible actions” ...

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US blasts 'aggressive' China over South China Sea collision with ... (CNN)

A Chinese vessel and a Philippine supply ship collided near Second Thomas Shoal in the contested Spratly Islands early Monday, according to statements from both ...

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U.S. Support for the Philippines in the South China Sea (US Embassy & Consulates in China)

PRC vessels' dangerous and deliberate use of water cannons, ramming, blocking maneuvers, and towing damaged Philippine vessels, endangered the lives of ...

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As Philippines sailor hurt in South China Sea incident, U.S. cites risk ... (CBS News)

One Filipino sailor was seriously wounded in the collision, the Philippine military said. "We're deeply concerned about the injuries suffered by the Philippine ...

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China appears to adopt new tactic in maritime clash with Philippines (The Japan Times)

Manila has claimed that Chinese vessels had engaged in “dangerous maneuvers” in the South China Sea, including attempting to tow a Philippine ship.

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Philippines, China on collision course in disputed South China Sea ... (Christian Science Monitor)

The collision of a Chinese vessel and a Philippine supply ship near the disputed Spratly Islands on June 17 is yet another incident among increasingly ...

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Philippine officials say Chinese forces seized 2 navy boats in ... (The Associated Press)

Philippine security officials say Chinese forces have seized two Philippine rubber boats that were delivering food and other supplies to a military ship ...

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Philippine navy sailor severely injured in South China Sea collision (Voice of America)

The Philippine military says a maritime collision Monday in the South China Sea was an “intentional-high speed ramming” of a supply ship by the Chinese ...

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Philippines says sailor sustained serious injury in South China Sea ... (The Star Online)

A Philippine navy sailor suffered "serious injury" after what the country's military called on Tuesday "intentional-high speed ramming" by the Chinese coast ...

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