In July 2026, a Chinese Coast Guard vessel began circling the Sierra Madre, a Philippine naval ship, in the South China Sea. The incident involved confrontations between the Chinese vessel and Philippine service members.
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Chinese Coast Guard Confronts Philippine Naval Ship in South China Sea
A Chinese Coast Guard vessel confronted the Sierra Madre, a Philippine naval ship, in the South China Sea in July 2026. The encounter included circling of the ship by the Chinese vessel and interactions with Philippine service members.
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Chinese Coast Guard Confronts Philippine Naval Ship in South China Sea