Chinese and Philippine personnel clash in South China Sea
Chinese, Philippine personnel clash in South China Sea

Chinese Coast Guard personnel on a rigid hull inflatable boat clashed with Philippine Navy personnel aboard a rubber boat using wooden batons in the South China Sea on 20 July.

Injuries reported

According to Philippine authorities, one of their sailors suffered a serious head injury when a Chinese crew member allegedly struck him with a wooden baton.

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