New Collision of Chinese, Philippine Vessels Near Flashpoint Shoal

Video of a China Coast Guard vessel turning into a Philippine ship in a bid to push it away from the disputed Sabina Shoal on August 25, 2027. Video via the Philippine Coast Guard.

China’s coast guard said it rescued Filipino “personnel” who fell overboard Sunday after a Philippine vessel collided with one of its ships near a disputed shoal in the South China Sea.

The Philippines slammed China’s claims as “completely unfounded”.

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