Chinese vessels collide while pursuing Philippine boat in South China Sea

A Chinese Navy vessel and a Chinese Coast Guard ship collided in the South China Sea while pursuing a Philippines patrol boat. Video footage released by Manila shows the collision. Beijing claims almost the entire South China Sea, despite an international ruling that asserts this claim has no legal basis. The international ruling stated China’s assertion stands no legal ground. The confrontation highlights China’s expansionist nature. The South China Sea has been a concern between China and the Philippines due to these territorial claims.