La Derecha Diario Two vessels from the Chinese regime collided while harassing a Philippine patrol ship.
One of the Chinese ships was severely damaged and was left 'unfit to sail'
A vessel from the Chinese Coast Guard collided with a warship from the Chinese Navy itself while chasing and harassing a Philippine patrol boat in disputed waters of the South China Sea, the Philippine Coast Guard reported on Monday. The incident, which occurred near Scarborough Shoal, was recorded on video and released by Manila to refute the false accounts of the Chinese Communist Party.
"CCG 3104, which was chasing BRP Suluan at high speed, performed a risky maneuver that caused the collision with a Chinese naval vessel," explained Jay Tarriela, spokesperson for the Philippine Coast Guard. He detailed that the crash caused "substantial damage to the bow castle" of the Chinese ship, leaving it "unfit to sail." He also noted that the Chinese crew did not accept the offer of assistance sent by the Philippine vessel.
The spokesperson shared the video of the collision on the social network X, clarifying that the publication aims to counter the accounts coming from the Chinese regime that, as always, distort the facts. "They always blame others instead of themselves," he stated during a virtual press conference.
According to the Philippine Coast Guard, its units were in the area in the early hours of Monday to provide assistance to about 35 local fishing boats. During this operation, they reported that the Chinese vessels carried out "dangerous maneuvers and blocking actions," as well as used water cannons against the Philippine Coast Guard.
The Department of National Defense of the Philippines issued a statement expressing its support for the Coast Guard and condemning "the atrocious and reckless behavior" of the maritime forces of the Chinese regime.
Scarborough Shoal, the scene of the incident, is one of the most disputed points in the South China Sea. Although Beijing has exercised de facto control since 2012, the Permanent Court of Arbitration ruled in 2016 that its claims over almost the entire area lack legal basis. This maritime route is strategic, as approximately 30% of global trade passes through it, it contains 12% of the world's fishing grounds, and it is estimated to hold significant oil and gas reserves.
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