China and the Philippines traded accusations after a violent altercation between navy personnel in the disputed South China Sea. The incident heightened tensions ahead of a major diplomatic summit in Manila. China and the Philippines traded accusations after an encounter between their vessels in contested South China Sea waters
Beijing and Manila summoned each other's ambassadors Tuesday following a confrontation between Chinese and Philippine sailors at a disputed shoal in the South China Sea. China continues to claim sovereignty over almost the entirety of the global trade route. Vision posted online by the Philippines Coast Guard shows Filipino and Chinese personnel briefly engaging each other from inflatable boats, with the Philippines accusing China of assaulting one of its navy staff.
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