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A Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) vessel maneuvered dangerously and repeatedly rammed a Philippine Coast Guard vessel in Escoda (Sabina) Shoal in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) on Saturday, according to the PCG.

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“China Coast Guard vessel 5205 carried out a dangerous maneuver resulting in its direct running on the port bow of MRP 9701. Obviously, the Chinese Coast Guard vessel 5205 has ignored collision regulation because of such action,” [Philippine Commodore Jay ] Tarriela said as he showed a video of the collision during a press conference.

“And then what happened next after this, it would turn around and then it will reach the starboard quarter of the vessel. It will also directly and intentionally run MRP 9701 on our starboard quarter. A few minutes after it carried out a dangerous maneuver and rammed the port bow of Teresa Magbanua,” he added.

After this, Tarriela disclosed that the CCG vessel turned around again and rammed against the port beam of the PCG vessel.

According to Tarriela, the PCG vessel was surrounded by Chinese maritime forces.

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On August 22, China used flares against Philippine aircraft from China-occupied Zamora (Subi) Reef.

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