"The Philippines, on Sunday, accused a Chinese ship of deliberately colliding with a Philippine vessel anchored near an island in the disputed South China Sea. Chinese maritime forces used water cannon and rammed a Filipino government ship near the Thitu Island, according to Manila. The Philippines' officials described the incident as a "clear threat" from Beijing. Such confrontations between Chinese and Philippine vessels have grown increasingly common in recent years."
"In 2016, the Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague ruled that most of China's claims in the South China Sea, particularly on its resources, had no basis in international law. It was a landmark victory for the Philippines but the issue remains rife nearly a decade later, and China continues raising the pressure on Manila and other naval rivals to comply with Beijing's stance."
Chinese maritime forces used water cannon and rammed a Filipino government ship near Thitu Island, and Philippine officials called the action a clear threat. Three Philippine vessels, including the BRP Datu Pagbuaya, were anchored to protect local fishermen when a Chinese ship approached, used water cannon on the vessels and later rammed the Philippine boat's stern, causing minor damage. Such confrontations have become more common. China claims nearly all of the South China Sea, a crucial route for over $3 trillion in annual trade. Multiple Southeast Asian states also claim parts of these waters, and tensions remain high over fishing areas.
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