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Philippines says Chinese ship 'rammed' government vessel in South China Sea

Published on Septiembre 18, 2026 at 07:51

A China Coast Guard ship rammed a Philippine fisheries department boat on Friday morning in contested waters in the South China Sea, Manila said.

The Chinese vessel "rammed BRP Datu Magat Salamat... as it carried out its maritime patrol to deliver fuel subsidy to our fishermen", a Philippine coast guard spokesman said.

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