Tensions rise as China and Philippines clash in South China Sea.
TL;DR
Beijing accuses the Philippines of staging a near-collision in the disputed South China Sea for the benefit of journalists, calling it a "premeditated provocation" designed to make China look bad. The incident occurred near the Second Thomas Shoal, a day after the Chinese Foreign Minister's visit to Manila. The captain of the Philippine coast guard ship claims he had to take evasive action to avoid a collision with a much larger Chinese ship.
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- Beijing says Philippines staged near-collision in South China Sea South China Morning Post
- Near-collision of Chinese and Philippine vessels in South China Sea CNA
- China blames the Philippines for near collision of naval vessels in South China Sea Firstpost
- Philippines rebukes Beijing for 'dangerous manoeuvres' in South China Sea South China Morning Post
- Chinese Ship ‘Blocks’ Philippine Vessel As Journos Watch In Disbelief! US Air Force, PAF To Hold Drills After A Hiatus Of Three Decades EurAsian Times
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