Reported 8 months ago
A collision occurred on Monday in the South China Sea between a Philippine supply ship and a Chinese coast guard vessel near Second Thomas Shoal in the Spratly Islands. This incident took place in a region vital for global trade, with around $3 trillion worth of goods passing through annually. The South China Sea is the subject of significant disputes over territorial sovereignty among China and several neighboring countries, with Beijing asserting sovereignty claims over almost the entire region. The recent collision has led to conflicting statements from Chinese coast guard and Philippine military, reflecting the escalating tensions in the area amid China's implementation of new rules for maritime law enforcement.
Source: YAHOO