China's coastguard said in a statement on Sunday that two Philippine vessels, ignoring repeated warnings, had illegally entered the waters adjacent to Ren'ai Reef in the Nansha Islands without the approval of the Chinese government. It said the Unaizah Mae 1 made an unprofessional and dangerous sudden turn, intentionally ramming into China Coast Guard vessel 21556. It said the Philippine side bore full responsibility.
Spokesperson Jay Tarriela said in a statement on the social media platform X that the M/L Kalayaan suffered serious engine damage. Contrary to China Coast Guard disinformation, UM1 rammed by CCG vessel.
But the convoy's organiser said the fishing boats decided to pull out as they erred on the side of caution.
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