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China and Philippines Trade Blame as Ships Collide in South China Sea
A collision between Chinese and Philippine naval vessels in the South China Sea has sparked a heated diplomatic row between the two nations. The incident has raised concerns about the increasing tensions in the region and the potential for further clashes.
According to reports, the Philippine Navy’s BRP Ramon Alcaraz (PS-16) collided with a Chinese Coast Guard ship on Tuesday evening while both vessels were patrolling the disputed waters. The Philippine Navy has accused the Chinese ship of failing to respond to warnings and attempting to ram the Philippine vessel.
In a statement, the Philippine Navy said: "The BRP Ramon Alcaraz was conducting a routine patrol in the West Philippine Sea when it was involved in a collision with a Chinese Coast Guard ship. The Philippine Navy is investigating the incident and has summoned the Chinese ambassador to demand an explanation."
China has denied any wrongdoing and accused the Philippine Navy of provoking the incident. A statement from the Chinese Foreign Ministry said: "The Chinese Coast Guard ship was conducting a routine patrol in the South China Sea when it was attacked by the Philippine Navy. The Chinese ship was forced to take evasive action to avoid a collision."
The incident has sparked widespread condemnation from human rights groups and international organizations, with many calling for restraint and a peaceful resolution to the dispute.
KEY QUOTES
- "We demand that China take immediate action to prevent such incidents from happening again and to respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Philippines." – Philippine Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr.
- "The Chinese Coast Guard ship was conducting a routine patrol in the South China Sea when it was attacked by the Philippine Navy. The Chinese ship was forced to take evasive action to avoid a collision." – Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson
- "We are deeply concerned about the increasing tensions in the South China Sea and the potential for further clashes. We urge both parties to exercise restraint and to seek a peaceful resolution to the dispute." – United States State Department spokesperson
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China and Philippines trade blame as ships collide