China’s Coast Guard said the Philippine vessel had ignored repeated warnings.
China’s maritime security said the Philippine vessel entered waters near Second Thomas Shoal after being prevented from entering Sabina Shoal waters.
The Philippines disputed Beijing’s account, saying two of its coast guard vessels “encountered unlawful and aggressive manoeuvres” from Chinese vessels near Sabina Shoal while on their way to supply Filipino personnel stationed in two occupied islands. A collision occurred between Cape Engano and a Chinese coast guard ship at around 3.24am on Aug 19, Mr Malaya said.
China’s maritime security said the same Philippine vessel involved in the collision then entered waters near Second Thomas Shoal after being prevented from entering Sabina Shoal waters. “The Philippines has repeatedly provoked and caused trouble, violated the temporary arrangements between China and the Philippines,” Mr Gan said, referring to Philippine supply missions to a vessel grounded on Second Thomas Shoal.
“The National Task Force for the West Philippine Sea urges restraint and adherence to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea and other relevant international laws to prevent further escalations and ensure the safety of all vessels operating in the region,” it said.
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