Chinese ships collide while pursuing Philippine vessel in South China Sea | ABC NEWS

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A Chinese warship has collided with a Chinese coast guard vessel during a pursuit of a Philippine Coast Guard boat in the South China Sea.
Footage released by Philippine authorities shows a People’s Liberation Army Navy ship and a Chinese Coast Guard ship sustaining visible damage during the crash.
Manila says the incident is a reminder of the dangerous situation in the fiercely contested waters, accusing Beijing’s ships of engaging in bullying and unprofessional conduct.

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