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  China accuses Philippines of ramming ship into its vessel in contentious Sabina Shoal

  World | August 19, 2024 9:30 IST

  Sabina Shoal lies near the Philippine-controlled Second Thomas Shoal, which witnessed the scene of increasingly alarming confrontations between Chinese and Philippine Coast Guard ships and accompanying vessels since last year.

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  Tensions between China, Philippines take violent turn as their ships collide in disputed waters

  World | June 17, 2024 19:15 IST

  The two countries have clashed repeatedly as both claim the Second Thomas Shoal, which was internationally recognised as part of the Philippines but was ignored by China. Beijing has repeatedly harassed the Philippine navy and coast guard ships with water cannons and more.

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  US reiterates warning to defend Philippines as tensions with China escalate in disputed waters

  World | October 23, 2023 19:52 IST

  In separate incidents, a Chinese coast guard vessel collided with a Philippine supply boat and later a Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vessel was struck by a Chinese maritime militia ship. Beijing and Manila are locked in territorial disputes that escalated with this incident.

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  Philippine ship collision toll climbs to 80

  World | August 24, 2013 9:26 IST

  Manila: The death toll from a ship collision in the central Philippine province of Cebu rose to 80, the Philippine Coast Guard said Friday.Of the total fatalities, 76 were passengers and four crew members of