China and Philippines play game blame over collision in South China Sea

On Sunday, Chinese vessels blocked Philippine Boats who were suppling forces. The Philippines boats were supplying to troops who are stationed at the world war two-era transport ships which are stationed at an outpost on the shoal, which provoked Chinese coastguard to deploy their vessels to block the resupply missions.

Both countries have been into multiple run-ins in the South China Sea especially in the disputed second Tomas Shoal, part of the spratly islands.

Philippines and China have blamed each other for the happening of Sunday.

China Blaming Philippines

Chinese coastguard accused Philippines boat for suppling illegal construction material to the warship in the stationed in the South China Sea. The coast guard said that there was a slight collision between the two when Chinese vessel lawfully blocked the Philippine boat.

Philippine blaming China

Manila's Task Forces for the West Philippine Sea expressed strongly condemnation of the act by Chinese vessel by calling it as a "dangerous blocking maneuvers".  They calling the act as dangerous, irresponsible and illegal action which were in violation of the sovereignty of Philippines.

South China Sea-a disputed region

South China Sea is a disputed territory and China claims almost all of it. China also claims rights over the exclusive economic zones of Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, The Philippines and Vietnam.

The Foreign Ministry of China on Sunday said that China has maintained great restrain and patience on the issue. It also said that China has been making efforts through intensive communication on the issue but Manila has been disregarded China's will on the issue.  The ministry also said that that China will continue to take necessary measures the issue in rhythm with the international laws to safeguard its territorial integrity.

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