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 Chinese Coast Guard vessel allegedly rammed and damaged a Philippine fishing boat, the BRP Datu Magat Salamat, during a mission delivering fuel assistance to Filipino fishermen. The incident involved dangerous maneuvers that raise tensions in the region.

The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources vessel BRP Datu Magat Salamat was ‌on ⁠a mission to distribute fuel assistance ⁠to Filipino fishermen when a ​China Coast ‌Guard vessel carried out a series of dangerous manoeuvres

World Security Conflict Politics Shipping China Coast Guard Philippine fishing boat maritime incident BRP Datu Magat Salamat fuel assistance South China Sea

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