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Philippines, China trade blame after vessels collide in the South China Sea

Philippines, China trade blame after vessels collide in the South China Sea

  • China’s Coast Guard said a Philippine vessel “deliberately collided” with a Chinese vessel in an “unprofessional and dangerous” manner
  • Manila said it was the Chinese vessels that made “unlawful and aggressive maneuvers” against the Philippine ships on their way to supply Filipino personnel stationed in two occupied islands
By Reuters ·