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Chinese ship runs aground off Philippines-occupied island in the disputed South China Sea
- During stormy conditions on June 7 and 8, 2025, a Chinese fishing boat became temporarily stranded near Thitu Island, which is occupied by the Philippines, in the disputed South China Sea.
- The grounding occurred after local Filipino villagers reported the ship stranded about 1.5 nautical miles from their community, prompting a military and coast guard response.
- Philippine personnel deployed to assist the vessel, which was eventually freed around 4:30 pm on June 8 with help from two other Chinese fishing boats, though crew injuries and ship damage remain unknown.
- A spokesperson for the regional navy confirmed that the vessel had been freed despite adverse weather conditions, while local official Maurice Phillip Albayda referenced residents’ accounts of the rescue operation.
- This incident highlights escalating maritime tensions between China and the Philippines in the South China Sea and underscores the strategic importance of Thitu Island amid ongoing territorial disputes.
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