Chinese Coast Guard Ship Rams Philippine Fisheries Vessel in South China Sea

A Chinese Coast Guard vessel collided with a Philippine Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources boat in the South China Sea. The Philippine vessel was engaged in refueling local fishermen at the time of the incident. The collision caused structural damage to the Philippine boat, though no injuries were reported. China has claimed that the Philippine vessel disregarded warnings and altered its course before the collision. The incident has further heightened tensions between the two countries in the disputed waterway.