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'Sticks, knives and axe': Watch Chinese sailors clash with Philippines at disputed South China Sea
Credit: IndiaTimes- Published on June 20, 2024
Chinese coast guard sailors brandishing weapons including sticks, knives and an axe clashed with Philippine naval vessels near a strategic reef in the South China Sea, dramatic new footage released by Manila showed. Fresh footage of the confrontation released late Wednesday by the Philippine military showed small boats crewed by...
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Published on June 19, 2024 - 03:01
China Blames Philippines For Ship Collision In South China Sea, Manila Denies The Accusation
A significant maritime incident occurred on Monday, intensifying tensions between China and the Philippines. A collision between a Chinese Coast Guard vessel and a Philippine navy boat has led to conflicting narratives from the two nations, highlighting the ongoing territorial disputes in the region. The collision took place as the Philippine naval vessel attempted a resupply run to the BRP Sierra Madre, an antiquated tank landing vessel grounded intentionally on the Second Thomas Shoal since 1999. This vessel, originally constructed for the US Navy during World War II, now serves as a critical outpost for the Philippine military.
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