​South China Sea Flashpoint: Philippines Accuses China Of “Intentionally Ramming” Coast Guard Vessel – Tyler Durden

South China Sea Flashpoint: Philippines Accuses China Of “Intentionally Ramming” Coast Guard Vessel Tensions are rising in the highly contested South China Sea, where China’s increasing aggression towards the Philippines could be pushing the world dangerously closer to a potential flashpoint for the next major conflict.  In a press conference, Philippine Coast Guard Commodore Jay Tarriela showed footage of Chinese Coast Guard vessel 5202 intentionally ramming the Philippine Coast Guard vessel BRP Teresa Magbanua.  Tarriela said the Magbanua was initially surrounded by several Chinese maritime forces and militia vessels “in different areas that are proximate to the anchored Philippine Coast Guard vessel.” It’s important to note that the Philippines and…  — Continue at ZeroHedge News : Read More