"For its part, the Philippine Coast Guard said Chinese aggressive actions had damaged one of its vessels and injured one of its personnel, who sustained injuries from glass that was shattered by a Chinese water cannon. A China Coast Guard spokesperson confirmed that it had used water cannon after the arrival of 10 Philippine boats, which it suggested were there illegally."
"Meanwhile, the Philippine Coast Guard said its vessels had met with aggression from nine Chinese vessels when they arrived at the shoal to resupply more than 35 of its country's fishing boats. A spokesperson for the Philippine Maritime Council told the Reuters news agency there was no truth to China's claim that it had taken control measures against the Philippine ships, adding it was another case of Chinese disinformation and propaganda."
Ships from China and the Philippines reportedly collided near Scarborough Shoal amid escalating maritime tensions. China accused the Philippines of ramming a coastguard vessel, while the Philippine Coast Guard reported that Chinese actions damaged one of its vessels and injured a crew member from glass shattered by a Chinese water cannon. The China Coast Guard said it used water cannon after ten Philippine boats arrived and implemented law enforcement measures including verbal warnings and route restrictions. The Philippine Coast Guard said its resupply mission to over 35 fishing boats met aggression from nine Chinese vessels. Beijing plans to designate the 8,650-acre atoll a nature reserve, prompting diplomatic protests.
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