Collision near Sabina Shoal sparks fresh escalation between China and the Philippines

China and the Philippines exchanged blame over a clash on Friday in disputed waters in the South China Sea, further fuelling tensions over the strategic waterway that has become a dangerous regional flashpoint.
In a brief statement released on Friday afternoon, China’s coastguard accused a Philippine vessel of deliberately ramming a Chinese patrol vessel near the contested Sabina Shoal.
“Philippine vessel No 3015 intentionally adjusted its course and suddenly accelerated to cut across the bow of...