China vessel rams Philippine boat on refueling mission, coast guard says
A Chinese Coast Guard vessel collided with a Philippine boat on a refueling mission in the South China Sea, escalating tensions over disputed waters. The incident involved a vessel from the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources.
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What happenedChina vessel rams Philippine boat on refueling mission, coast guard says.
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China vessel rams Philippine boat on refueling mission, coast guard says
A Chinese Coast Guard vessel collided with a Philippine boat on a refueling mission in the South China Sea, escalating tensions over disputed waters. The incident involved a vessel from the...
