Philippines says Chinese ship ‘rammed’ govt boat in South China Sea, Beijing alleges violation of international law
The Philippine Coast Guard accused a China Coast Guard vessel of ramming its ship, BRP Datu Magat Salamat, while on a humanitarian mission near Palawan on Friday. China disputed this, claiming the Philippine vessel ignored warnings and caused the collision. No injuries were reported, but both sides are asserting their narratives amid rising tensions in the South China Sea.