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Chinese Navy Destroyer and Coast Guard Ship Collide While Chasing Philippine Patrol Boat

President Marcos Jr. has vowed to maintain Philippine patrols in the disputed waters

A Chinese coastguard vessel is pictured on Monday in the South China Sea after an apparent collision with another Chinese ship. Photo: Philippine Coast Guard
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A screen grab of the video released by the Philippines shows the moment of the collision. Credit: PCG
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Overview

  • Two Chinese vessels—a China Coast Guard cutter and a PLAN destroyer—collided on Aug. 11 during a high-speed chase of the BRP Suluan near Scarborough Shoal.
  • Manila’s released video and photos show the coast guard cutter’s bow crumpled and its forecastle rendered unseaworthy.
  • Commodore Jay Tarriela said the Philippine side offered man-overboard recovery and medical aid to the Chinese crew but received no response.
  • Chinese coast guard spokesperson Gan Yu acknowledged a confrontation and said his forces drove Philippine vessels away in accordance with the law without mentioning the crash.
  • President Marcos Jr. has vowed to maintain Philippine patrols and aid operations in its claimed waters as international alarm rises over potential escalation.