China Rams Philippines Ship | Coast Guard Collision Near Palawan | West Philippine Sea | World News
KEY STORY POINTSPhilippine Coast Guard says CCG-21585 made contact with BFAR vessel BRP Datu Magat Salamat. Collision reported about 54 nautical miles off Palawan. Philippine vessel was on a fuel-subsidy mission for Filipino fishermen. PCG says the Chinese vessel first crossed the Philippine ship's stern at close range before making contact. The Philippine vessel sustained damage to railings, metal supports and deck equipment; no injuries were reported in the Reuters account. China Coast Guard has given a different account, saying the Philippine vessel disregarded warnings, altered course and accelerated across the Chinese vessel's bow, and that the Philippine side was responsible. The incident comes amid continuing maritime tensions between Beijing and Manila in the South China Sea/West Philippine Sea. n18oc_worldn18oc_breaking-news CNN-News18 is your trusted source for breaking news, updates, and in-depth analysis from around the world. CNN-News18 is dedicated to bringing you the latest news, trends, and insights, helping you stay informed and up-to-date. Subscribe Now and join our community of informed and engaged viewers. Follow Every Breaking Story LIVE Watch News18 LIVE 24x7: https://youtube.com/live/rfDx1HMvXbQFollow us on Google: news18.co/cn18gFollow CNN News18 on X: https://x.com/CNNnews18Follow CNN News18 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cnnnews18/Follow CNN News18 on Facebook: facebook.com/cnnnews18 with latest headlines on politics, sports and...
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