The latest dangerous incident involving Chinese ships in the South China Sea took place on Monday, when two Chinese ships collided while trying to chase a Philippine patrol boat away from the disputed Scarborough Shoal.
A video released by Philippine officials, taken from the stern of the Filipino patrol boat BRP Suluan, showed a Chinese Coast Guard vessel aggressively and dangerously firing a water cannon while pursuing the smaller Filipino craft at high speed.
The Chinese Coast Guard vessel then slammed into an even bigger People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) ship that was maneuvering behind the Suluan:
[embedded content]
Both of the Chinese ships were visibly damaged in the collision. The Filipino patrol boat, having observed Chinese personnel working on the deck of
Trending: The Truth Behind All The “Burn Bags” Tulsi and Kash Keep Finding
Join the conversation!
Please share your thoughts about this article below. We value your opinions, and would love to see you add to the discussion!