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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.

Chinese Coast Guard ships and Philippine Navy vessels clashed near Second Thomas Shoal, with each side accusing the other of dangerous and aggressive actions.