China Says Philippines Ship Deliberately Rammed Coast Guard Vessel Near Sabina Shoal

TREE NEWS update: China’s Foreign Ministry said a Philippine government vessel deliberately rammed a Chinese Coast Guard ship near Sabina Shoal in the Nansha Islands on the morning of the 18th, calling the move a serious violation of international law. Spokesman Guo Jiakun demanded Manila immediately stop provocative and infringing actions at sea and stop spreading false narratives, saying Beijing will firmly defend its territorial sovereignty and maritime rights in the South China Sea.