China Coast Guard vessel rams Philippine government ship near Palawan
A Philippine government vessel was rammed by a China Coast Guard ship off the coast of Palawan province in the South China Sea, according to the Philippine Coast Guard. Manila said the incident happened while the BRP Datu Magat Salamat was on a mission to supply fuel to fishermen. The collision is the latest confrontation in the disputed waters, where both countries regularly accuse each other of unsafe manoeuvres.Philippine Coast Guard spokesman Jay Tarriela said the Chinese vessel first cut across the path of the Philippine ship at a distance of about 10 metres, then repeated the manoeuvre about 10... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Sep 2026 14:30 LONDON
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