A Pattern of Aggression Erodes Trust in the South China Sea The recent collision between a Chinese Coast Guard vessel and a Philippine boat on a resupply mission has highlighted the contentious nature of the South China Sea.
The incident, which occurred on September 18th near Sabina Shoal, is just the latest in a series of confrontations between the two nations in disputed waters.
According to the Chinese Coast Guard, the Philippine vessel disregarded repeated warnings and altered its course to cut across the bow of their ship.