MANILA -- The Philippines on Saturday said a Chinese coast guard vessel deliberately rammed one of its ships in the South China Sea as China's aggressive actions in the body of water appear to be expanding.
South China Sea
Philippines accuses China of ramming ship in South China Sea
Beijing counters that an 'illegally stranded' vessel lifted anchor to turn aggressor
Philippine Coast Guard Commodore Jay Tarriela briefs reporters on the incident on Aug. 31 as South China Sea tensions spike anew around the Sabina Shoal. (Photo by Ramon Royandoyan)
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