Chinese Coast Guard Vessel Collides with Another Chinese Warship While Chasing Philippine Patrol Boat in South China Sea
In August 2025, in the waters near Huangyan Island in the South China Sea, a Chinese coast guard vessel collided violently with another Chinese warship while chasing a Philippine patrol boat. Philippine officials released video of the incident, saying the accident was caused by the Chinese side obstructing a resupply operation for Philippine fishermen.