Two Chinese ships collided while chasing a Filipino boat in disputed waters in southern China.

The incident took place in the South China Sea, where a Chinese Coast Guard vessel accidentally collided with another Chinese vessel while following a Filipino boat. The Philippine Coast Guard quickly intervened, providing aid and medical assistance to the injured crew. Beijing did not comment on the collision, but said it had taken steps to remove the Philippine vessels from the Scarborough Reef area. The two countries continue to clash over sovereignty over these waters.