Fleet·Marine Insight·20 September 2026·3 min read
Chinese Coast Guard Ship Rams Into Philippine Govt Vessel In The South China Sea
The Philippine Coast Guard blamed China for risky manoeuvres in the high seas and for deliberately striking the BRP Datu Magat Salamat.
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The Philippine Coast Guard blamed China for risky manoeuvres in the high seas and for deliberately striking the BRP Datu Magat Salamat.
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