Current Affairs - Defence - Discussion

The Philippine government reported collisions between two of its coast guard ships, BRP Bagacay and BRP Cape Engano, and Chinese vessels conducting "unlawful and aggressive manoeuvres" near Sabina Shoal in the South China Sea. The incidents occurred amidst tensions in the region, with both countries claiming rights over the area. The Philippine vessels sustained damage after collisions with Chinese vessels, and both sides accused each other of initiating the collisions. China accused the Philippine ships of illegal entry and ramming, while the Philippine side claimed Chinese vessels initiated the collisions. The incidents highlight the ongoing territorial disputes in the South China Sea involving multiple countries.