South China Sea
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Taiwan
China Coast Guard: Philippine ship bumped Chinese vessel at Second Thomas Shoal
The Chinese coastguard said that a Philippine supply vessel approached a Chinese vessel in a dangerous manner, resulting in a minor collision. It had illegally entered the waters near the Second Thomas Shoal of the South China Sea. In a press release, the Coast Guard said that the Philippine transport ship and replenishment vessel ignored China's repeated warnings. The guard stated that the vessel approached the Chinese ship deliberately and in a dangerous manner. This led to a collision. The statement did not mention any injuries or damage on either vessel. China and the Philippines have been exchanging accusations for