China vessel rams and damages Philippine fishing boat, coast guard says

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China vessel rams and damages Philippine fishing boat, coast guard says

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A China Coast Guard vessel rammed a Philippine fishing boat near the South China Sea during a resupply mission, damaging the boat's railings and deck. This latest maritime confrontation further heightens tensions between China and the Philippines over disputed waters.

MANILA, Sept 18 - A China Coast Guard vessel rammed a Philippine fishing boat on a resupply mission in the South China Sea on Friday, 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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