Philippines and China trade blame over South China Sea collision

The Philippines and China have accused each other of aggressive maneuvers and ramming vessels in the South China Sea. The incidents occurred in the vicinity of Sabina Shoal and Ren'ai Jiao, with both countries blaming each other for the collisions. The Philippines disputes China's account, accusing it of imposing its version of facts. China's coast guard claims that a Philippine vessel collided with a Chinese ship in an unprofessional and dangerous manner, while the Philippines has accused China of secretly attempting to build a military base. The incidents are the latest in a series of confrontations between the two nations in the South China Sea, where China continues to press its claims to almost the entire waterway.