Physical Address
304 North Cardinal St.
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
Manila said that the Chinese warship, which exploded on its own coast security ship, while the latter was chasing the Philippine ship in the South -Chinese Sea, Manila said.
Representatives of the Philippine Coast Guard distributed assistance to the fishermen in the controversial treasury, said Camodor Jay Tarriel when the Chinese Coast Guard “committed a risky maneuver”, which caused “significant damage” on the front deck of the Chinese military service.
China has confirmed that the confrontation had occurred and accused the Philippines of “violent invasion” of Chinese waters, but did not mention the collision.
The South China Sea is located in the center of territorial dispute between China, the Philippines and other countries.
The tension between Beijing and Manila has grown dramatically in recent years, and each side has accused the other in provocation and quarrel at sea, including Some with the involvement of weapons For example, swords, spears and knives.
Skarboro, which runs a triangular chain of reefs and rocks, became a Flash point between the two countries because China seized it in 2012.
A video published by Manila showed that the Chinese coastal guard of the vessel, which shoots from the water cannon when he was chasing behind the Philippine Coast Guard, before getting into a much larger Chinese ship after a sudden turn.
The collision was made by the Chinese warship “insignificant”, said Tarriel. It is unclear whether anyone was injured in the incident.
The Coast Guard of the Philippines “invariably called” the Chinese authorities to respect international conventions on the fight against territorial disputes, “especially given their role in the implementation of maritime laws,” Tarriel said.
“We also emphasized that such ill -advised behavior in the sea can eventually lead to accidents,” he added.
China’s Coast Guard, however, stated that it was acting “in accordance with the law” and took “all the necessary measures” to abolish the Philippine Courts.
This is the latter in a number of dangerous meetings in the last two years, when Beijing and Manila seek to fulfill their demands on controversial reefs and exposions in the South -Chinese Sea.
Last December, the Philippines said “Side vessel” of the state vessel During the naval patrol near the treasury.
Initially, Beijing said the Filipino ships were “approaching dangerously” and that his crew’s actions were “in accordance with the law.” She later accused Manila of making “false charges of trying to mislead international understanding.”
In June 2024, the Philippine soldiers used their “bare hands” To fight the Chinese Coast Guard staff, armed swords, spears and knives in the area. Manila said the contraction had led to the fact that one Philippine soldier had lost his thumb.
