China, Philippines trade barbs after ships collide in South China Sea

A spokesperson for the Chinese coast guard, Liu Dejun posted on social media, saying that the Philippine's ship “deliberately collided” with the Chinese coast guard ship "in an unprofessional and dangerous manner.”

In contrast, Philippine officials in Manila said that their coast guard ship, the BRP Teresa Magbanua, had suffered damage after being rammed thrice by the Chinese coast guards' vessel.

The Philippine ship, the Magbanua, has been anchored in Sabina Shoal, an exclusive economic zone of the country, since mid-April after suspicions that China might be eyeing control over the area.