Chinese Ships Collide During Blockade Against Philippine Boat: Manila Says

Philippine President Marcos said China has increased activities in the South China Sea following his recent comments on Taiwan.

A Chinese navy ship collided with a Chinese Coast Guard vessel while chasing a Philippine boat near Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea on Aug. 11, 2025. Philippine Coast Guard Handout via The Associated Press/Screenshot via The Epoch Times

Two Chinese ships collided while chasing a Philippine patrol boat in the South China Sea, Manila said on Aug. 11, in the latest incident in a long-running standoff in the strategic waterway.

A Chinese Coast Guard vessel “performed a risky maneuver” in its “high speed” chase of a Philippine boat, which ultimately led to the collision with a ship from the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy, the Philippine Coast Guard spokesperson, Jay Tarriela, said on social media.