China Breaks Silence on Vessel Collision

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China is accusing the Philippines of resorting to 'dangerous maneuvers' days after two Chinese vessels collided while chasing a Philippine ship in the South China Sea. It's the first time Beijing is speaking about the incident, which resulted in significant damage to one of its ships.

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00:00China is accusing the Philippines of resorting to dangerous maneuvers in the South China Sea

00:05days after two of its vessels collided while chasing a Philippine patrol ship.

00:11The Chinese Defense Ministry is responding to reports of the collision,

00:15which happened on Monday near the Scarborough Shoal.

00:18It says the Philippine Coast Guard vessel's actions, quote,

00:22seriously endangered the safety of Chinese vessels and personnel.

00:26Released footage shows the Chinese Coast Guard pursuing a Philippine vessel

00:30when a Chinese Navy destroyer suddenly came between them

00:34and a Chinese Coast Guard ship slapped into the destroyer.

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