China and Philippines Clash Over South China Sea Ramming

Chinese Coast Guard rams Philippine boat in South China Sea, sparking diplomatic clash

A Chinese Coast Guard vessel collided with a Philippine government ship in the South China Sea Friday, sparking a diplomatic dispute between Beijing, Manila and the U.S.

China and Philippines Clash Over South China Sea Ramming

Last Updated on September 21, 2026 by Jeff Tomas MANILA – Tensions are boiling over once again in the heavily disputed South China Sea. A Philippine government ship and a China Coast Guard vessel collided on Friday. The crash happened about 54 nautical miles off the coast of Palawan province. Both nations are now fiercely […] <p>The post China and Philippines Clash Over South China Sea Ramming first appeared on Chiang Rai Times.</p>