The Philippine government stated that two of its ships were damaged in the collision, attributing the incident to "unlawful and aggressive manoeuvres" by China.
Chinese state media reported that a Philippine vessel, despite warnings, "deliberately collided with" a Chinese ship, escalating tensions in the South China Sea.
China's coast guard accused the Philippine vessels of acting "in an unprofessional and dangerous manner," leading to a so-called glancing collision between ships.
Beijing urged the Philippines to "immediately stop infringement and provocation" or face the potential consequences, highlighting the escalating maritime tensions in the region.
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