The Ministry of Veterans Affairs confirmed that the collision on August 11, 2025 between Chinese Coast Guard vessel 3104 Nanyu and a PLA Navy Type 052D destroyer resulted in the deaths of two coast guard personnel at the scene, who were posthumously awarded a first-class merit.
On July 20, the Chinese and Philippine coast guards clashed near Second Thomas Shoal. The Philippine side accused Chinese personnel of using clubs in an attack that injured a Filipino service member; the China Coast Guard responded that Philippine personnel rammed Chinese vessels and used clubs and oars to attack Chinese personnel.
When the CCTV-affiliated account “Yuyuantian” posted photos of the South China Sea standoff, it re‑edited the image to erase the “Chinese People's Armed Police” label on the loudspeaker; after netizens raised doubts, it opened a comment highlight.
The Philippines said Chinese coast guard vessels struck a Philippine Navy personnel member with a wooden stick near Second Thomas Shoal and damaged a rubber boat; the Chinese coast guard countered that the Philippine side had rammed and attacked first.
Chinese Coast Guard ships and Philippine Navy vessels clashed near Second Thomas Shoal, with each side accusing the other of dangerous and aggressive actions.
On July 20, a violent clash broke out between Chinese and Filipino sides in the waters near Second Thomas Shoal, and a Philippine Navy sailor was wounded by Chinese personnel.