China accuses Philippines of coast guard ship collision in South China Sea – Top Stories (Trending Perfect)

China on Monday accused Philippine ships of “illegally” intruding and ramming one of its vessels in waters near the Escuda Islands, in the latest territorial dispute between the two countries.

According to statement The Chinese coast guard said one of the Philippine ships had acted in an “unprofessional and dangerous manner,” ignoring repeated warnings and deliberately colliding with a Chinese vessel.

“We warn the Philippines to immediately stop its violation and provocation, otherwise the Philippines will bear all the consequences,” the statement said.

Videos posted on the Chinese Coast Guard website appear to be Show collision.

The Escudda Reef, also known as the Sabina Reef and the Xianbin Reef, is located in the Spratly Islands in the South China Sea. It has been the site of a standoff between China and the Philippines. Since AprilWhen one of the Philippine Coast Guard's largest ships, the BRP Teresa Magbanua, was sent there.

A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman said on Friday that Beijing The Philippines warned “Stop its violating activities” and withdraw its ship from the water.

Philippine Coast Guard spokesman Jay Tarella Beijing's disputed claims On social media, in response to mail From China's state-controlled Global Times newspaper, which has challenged Manila's presence in the waters.

“Escuda Island is located within the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone, in accordance with the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea and the 2016 arbitration award,” Tarella said.

“Philippine Coast Guard vessels have the right to operate within the Escoda Shoal as long as necessary, without the need for permission from any other country,” he added.

Tarella said the Philippine Coast Guard deployed its ship not to stir up or escalate tensions, but to protect and maintain its sovereign rights over the waters.

Tensions between China and the Philippines in the Spratly Islands have been escalating for months.

The waters around another disputed area, Thomas Shoal II, saw Filipino ships rammed and sprayed with water cannons.. In one case, China It was caught Filipino boats, injuring one of the navy personnel on board, according to Philippine authorities.

Last month, China and the Philippines reached an agreement. temporary agreement About the disputed second Thomas Shoal Island. However, both sides soon began to I disagree publicly About the terms of the deal.

Meanwhile, the Philippines last week accused the Chinese air force of carrying out attacks on Philippine territory. Dangerous maneuvers Above the nearby beaches of Scarborough.

Beijing's actions have drawn condemnation from the Philippines' allies, including the United States, which has a mutual defense pact with the country.

On Friday, Foreign Minister Enrique Manalo said, It is said Try to calm Chinese concerns about a gift from the United States. Missile system In the Philippines, the United States said China poses no threat to China and will not destabilize the region. In July, the United States pledged $500 million in military aid to the country.

The Philippines also expanded its military cooperation with Japan.

Zhang Xiaogang, spokesman for the Chinese Ministry of National Defense He said on FridayHe stressed that defense cooperation between the Philippines, the United States and Japan should not target any third party or disrupt regional peace and stability.

“The Philippines invites wolves into its home and willingly serves as its pawns, something other countries in the region despise,” he added.