"The Philippine coastguard, in a statement, said a Chinese coastguard ship fired its water cannon at the BRP Datu Pagbuaya, a vessel belonging to Manila's fisheries bureau, at 9:15am (01:15 GMT) on Sunday. Minutes later, the same vessel deliberately rammed the stern of the Philippine fisheries bureau vessel, causing minor damage to the boat. No crew members were injured, it said."
"But China's coastguard says Manila is to blame for the latest collision in disputed waters in the Spratly archipelago. The Philippines has accused China of deliberately ramming a Philippine government vessel and causing minor damage near an island in a disputed area of the South China Sea. China, however, blamed the Philippines for the collision on Sunday, claiming the Philippine vessel had dangerously approached its ship."
A Chinese coastguard ship allegedly fired a water cannon at the BRP Datu Pagbuaya at 9:15am (01:15 GMT) and then rammed its stern, causing minor damage and no injuries. The incident occurred near Thitu Island (Pag-asa/Zhongye) in the Spratly archipelago, where a Philippine garrison and fishing community are based. Video footage shows a brief collision, a sharp Filipino manoeuvre, and water cannon use. The Philippine coastguard described the action as bullying. China blamed the Philippine vessel for dangerously approaching. Confrontations between the two countries occur frequently, while a UN-backed tribunal ruled China’s broad maritime claims have no legal basis.
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