China Rams Philippine Boats
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A China Coast Guard vessel rammed a Philippine fishing boat on a resupply mission in the South China Sea on Friday (September 18, 2026), the Philippine Coast Guard said, damaging its railings and deck structures in the latest confrontation between the two countries in disputed waters.
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In July, Manila accused Beijing of firing water cannon at government vessels near the Scarborough Shoal and striking a Philippine Navy staff member on the head with a wooden baton during an encounter in the Second Thomas Shoal.
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- 18 Sep
A China Coast Guard vessel rammed a Philippine fishing boat on a resupply mission in the South China Sea on Friday (September 18, 2026), the Philippine Coast Guard said, damaging its railings and deck structures in the latest confrontation between the two countries in disputed waters.
Coverage 5 articles
19 Sep China Coast Guard vessel rams and damages Philippine boat on refueling mission
New York Post
18 Sep Chinese ship rams Philippines gov’t vessel in South China Sea: Coastguard
Al Jazeera
18 Sep Collision near Sabina Shoal sparks fresh escalation between China and the Philippines
South China Morning Post
18 Sep Watch: Chinese coast guard vessel rams civilian Philippine boat in South China Sea
Times of India- 18 Sep China vessel rams and damages Philippine fishing boat, Coast Guard says
The Hindu
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