Philippines Says Chinese Ship 'Rammed' Government Vessel in South China Sea The recent incident in which a Chinese Coast Guard ship allegedly rammed a Philippine fisheries vessel near the disputed Spratly Islands has sparked renewed tensions between the two nations.
The Philippines has accused China of aggression, while Beijing claims its vessel was at fault for ignoring warnings and threatening Chinese personnel.
The Spratly Islands have been a flashpoint for years, with both China and the Philippines asserting their claims despite international rulings against Beijing's assertions.