Two Chinese ships have collided in the South China Sea after one chased a Philippine Coast Guard vessel near Scarborough Shoal, escalating the ongoing standoff over contested waters.

A China Coast Guard vessel struck a People’s Liberation Army Navy ship on Monday while chasing a Philippine boat at “high speed”, causing “substantial damage” to the coast guard vessel, Philippine Coast Guard spokesperson Jay Tarriela said in a post on X.

According to Manila, the collision happened near Scarborough Shoal, where Philippine vessels and fishermen faced “hazardous manoeuvres and blocking actions” from Chinese ships.

Mr Tarriela said a Chinese vessel also targeted a Philippine ship with a water cannon, but the Philippine crew was able to evade the attack. Loading Tweet

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