China, Philippines trade blame after vessels collide near Sabina Shoal in South China Sea

Beijing and Manila are trading barbs over the South China Sea once again. China's coast guard said a Philippine ship ignored its repeated warnings and "deliberately collided" with its vessels near the disputed Sabina Shoal. The Philippines said one of the Chinese vessels rammed into the BRP Cape Engaño, leaving a hole on the deck nearly 15cm wide, before hitting another vessel twice. The Sabina Shoal forms part of the Spratly Islands in the South China Sea. It is located within the exclusive economic zone set by Manila and claimed by Beijing. Buena Bernal and Tan Si Hui report.

[frieren]

Intrusion?? In Philippines waters?? Lol
It's only 100km near the Philippines mainland. Look at your map China

[pridawibulswas]

Singapore is a member of Asean but act like a chinese province.

[callofdutyandmorenewgames]

The Chinese can't comment because they know they are wrong. And they have no evidence. Even your press is spreading the wrong news. while infact you lost the case abt our coverage in wps, you still have the courage to mistreat pinoys shame on you people who don't have a clear mind

[yotho]

Is Singaporeans are really an ASEAN or just a province of Mainland China? Maybe US Senator was right about the loyalty of Singaporeans. I'm baffled by the support that the Chinese gets from this nation.

[antiquerestoration]

PHILIPPINES SHOULD NOT BE AFRAID OF WAR IF THEY WANT PEACE

[eldansambatyon]

philippine should send the bill to china for the damages the caused

[TechiesiJuan]

When China blames the Philippines for incidents in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), they typically use a combination of the following tactics:

Framing the Narrative: China often frames the Philippines as the aggressor, portraying their actions as defensive or retaliatory. They may accuse the Philippines of violating Chinese sovereignty or escalating tensions, even if the incident occurred within the Philippines' exclusive economic zone (EEZ).

Diplomatic Protests: China issues formal diplomatic protests against the Philippines, accusing them of provoking the incident. This is often done to create a formal record of their version of events and to pressure the Philippines diplomatically.

Media Propaganda: Chinese state media plays a significant role in shaping public opinion, both domestically and internationally. They often report on such incidents in a way that supports China's claims and portrays the Philippines in a negative light.

Legal Justifications: China may cite historical claims or its interpretation of international law, particularly the nine-dash line, to justify its actions and blame the Philippines. They often reject or downplay international rulings, such as the 2016 Permanent Court of Arbitration ruling, which invalidated China's expansive claims in the South China Sea.

Economic Pressure: In some cases, China may use economic leverage, such as threats to trade relations or investments, to pressure the Philippines into backing down or accepting their version of events.

Military Presence: China often reinforces its position by increasing its military presence in disputed areas following such incidents, signaling its willingness to defend its claims and deterring the Philippines from taking further action.

Diplomatic Isolation: China may attempt to isolate the Philippines diplomatically by leveraging its relationships with other countries, particularly those within ASEAN, to prevent unified action or criticism against its actions in the West Philippine Sea.

These tactics are part of a broader strategy to assert control over the disputed areas while minimizing international backlash and maintaining a narrative that supports their territorial claims.

[AhmetTekin]

China Coast Guard's intentional ramming a Filipino vessel in the Philippine 🇵🇭 water
is like a declaration of war!

[oceanbreeze]

CNA reallly likes to parrot Beijing’s stance!!! You should speak up for your ASEAN brothers/sisters!!!

[toptohyekoms]

Its PH town!! Not China town like everywhere else.

[ArabicReja]

Sorry, China 🇨🇳! The Second Thomas Shoal or the Sabina Shoal are *not in dispute.*
They are low-tide features within the Philippine's EEZ. Therefore, they belong to the Philippines 🇵🇭.
Hague Tribunal already settled these by a ruling in 2016.
- Whether China likes it or not, the ruling is *final and legally binding.*

[latiendaca]

Philippines won 2 gold, 2 bronze medals. Better than Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, or Vietnam.
Vietnam got O medal.

[lonewolf]

(China opposes Philippine infringement of the waters off Xianbin Jiao)
Video shows the Philippines vessel crashed into the Chinese vessel after repeated warnings.
Watch the video and decide who crashed into who.

[FernandoDeguzman-feun]

Chinese please. Follow The Unclos rules

[silveolegayada]

If US Navy Will Navigate In That area Will Chinese do That??? This Chinese is So Bully country!!!

[jovimathews]

😥 The coronavirus COVID-19 has killed 7, 010, 681 people globally since the pandemic began in China. 🇨🇳

[elmernambio]

China what r doing at 75 kilometers at our own ezz...?common sence...bully

[johnny-ihes]

BRP Teresa Magbanua is wasting time loitering in Escoda Shoal if it couldn't protect the other PCG boats.

[bobafett]

*Mao Ning explanation is more logical and credible*

[chriswong]

Don't expect USA will help Philippines, nor UN interest in this matter... Philippines is on their own for USA, ASEAN, United Nations will not enter this matter... Henry Kissinger Quote:
“To be an enemy of America can be dangerous, but to be a friend is fatal.”