BEIJING: The Philippines and China exchanged accusations of intentionally ramming coast guard vessels in disputed waters of the South China Sea on Saturday (Aug 31), the latest in an escala
A Chinese coast Guard ship colliding with Philippine Coast Guard ship BRP Teresa Magbanua near the Sabina Shoal in disputed waters of the South China Sea on Aug 31, 2024.
Beijing claims almost the entire South China Sea, including parts claimed by the Philippines, Brunei, Malaysia, Taiwan and Vietnam. Portions of the waterway, where US$3 trillion worth of trade passes annually, are believed to be rich in oil and natural gas deposits, as well as fish stocks.Biden aide Sullivan raises Taiwan, South China Sea concerns with Beijing military
Liu Dejun, a spokesperson for China's coast guard, said in a statement a Philippine ship,"illegally stranded" at the shoal, had lifted anchor and"deliberately rammed" a Chinese vessel. He called on the Philippines to withdraw immediately or bear the consequences. The Philippines deployed a ship in April to the Sabina Shoal, 75 nautical miles from the coast of the Philippine province of Palawan. Manila accused Beijing of building an artificial island, saying it had documented piles of dead and crushed coral on the sandbars, which Beijing denies.
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