Philippines says Chinese ship ‘rammed’ govt boat in South China Sea, Beijing alleges violation of international law
“The China Coast Guard deliberately rammed a civilian government vessel on a humanitarian and livelihood mission,” the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said.
A Chinese Coast Guard vessel allegedly rammed a Philippine boat during a resupply mission in the South China Sea on Friday, according to the Philippine Coast Guard. The Philippine Coast Guard stated that damage was reported on the railings and deck structures of its vessel, the BRP Datu Magat Salamat, which was on a humanitarian and livelihood mission about 54 nautical miles off the coast of Palawan province.
China's Global Times quoted the China Coast Guard's official WeChat account, stating that a Philippine vessel had caused a collision with a Chinese boat near Xianbin Jiao in China's Nansha Quandao. The Chinese Coast Guard claimed that the collision was due to the Philippine vessel ignoring repeated warnings and cutting across the bow of their vessel.
The Chinese ship's spokesperson emphasized that the collision was a result of the Philippine vessel's actions, which violated international law and threatened the safety of Chinese vessels and personnel. The Chinese side sternly warned the Philippine side to stop all acts of infringement and provocation or face consequences.
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