Chinese ships collide in South China Sea
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A Chinese warship collided with one of its own coast guard vessels while chasing Philippine boats earlier this week in the highly contested South China Sea, the latest incident that underscores growing volatility in one of the world’s most strategically vital waterways.
Breakdown
- Two Chinese ships collided at high speed in the South China Sea.
- The collision happened as a China Coast Guard ship pursued a Philippine Coast Guard vessel. 5s
- The China Coast Guard ship struck a Chinese Navy ship during the incident. 10s
- Beijing stated its ships acted lawfully and did not mention the collision. 17s
- The Philippines called the incident hazardous and noted damage to the Chinese ship's hull. 22s