The Philippines blamed the collision on 'dangerous manoeuvres' by the Chinese vessel. The confrontation in the South China Sea happened near Sabina Shoal, a disputed area in the Spratly Islands
China and the Philippines have blamed each other after a collision between their coastguard ships, in a new flashpoint between the countries. The confrontation in the South China Sea happened near Sabina Shoal, a disputed area in the Spratly Islands where overlapping claims are also made by Vietnam and Taiwan. Officials from the Philippines accused the Chinese of 'dangerous manoeuvres' and said two of its coastguard vessels - the BRP Bagacay and BRP Cape Engano - had been damaged.
Gan Yu, spokesman for the Chinese coastguard, said: 'The Philippine side is entirely responsible for the collision. 'We warn the Philippine side to immediately stop its infringement and provocation, otherwise it will bear all the consequences arising from that.' The spokesman claimed a Philippine ship was turned away from Sabina Shoal and had entered waters near the disputed Second Thomas Shoal, ignoring the Chinese coastguard's warnings.
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