Chinese ships collided near Scarborough Shoal while pursuing a Philippine Coast Guard boat amid rising South China Sea tensions in August 2025.

On August 11, 2025, near Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea, two Chinese ships collided while pursuing a Philippine Coast Guard vessel that was escorting aid boats for local fishermen. The exact time of the incident is unclear, but it occurred during the day. The disputed area is known as Bajo de Masinloc by the Philippines and Huangyan Dao by China. Two Chinese vessels attempted to block the Philippine boats delivering aid and used water cannons to drive away the Philippine Coast Guard patrol. During the chase, the smaller Chinese Coast Guard cutter CCG 3104 made a risky maneuver that caused it to crash into a larger Chinese Navy ship bearing hull number 164. The collision severely damaged the smaller cutter’s bow, making the vessel unfit for sailing. The Philippine Coast Guard offered assistance to any injured Chinese crew members, but the Chinese government did not respond or accept help. It remains uncertain whether crew members in the damaged section were rescued before the collision. Philippine officials expressed hope that the Chinese personnel involved were safe. While China acknowledged the confrontation, it did not mention the collision in its statements. The Philippine government condemned the Chinese actions as reckless and violating maritime safety rules. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. reaffirmed the Philippines’ commitment to defend its territorial waters. This incident highlights the ongoing territorial dispute in the South China Sea, where tensions continue to rise amid growing security cooperation between the Philippines, the United States, and Taiwan.

On August 11, 2025, near Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea, two Chinese ships crashed while chasing a Philippine Coast Guard boat that was helping fishermen.

The exact time of the incident is not clear, but the incident happened sometime during the day.

The area where this happened is called Bajo de Masinloc by the Philippines and Huangyan Dao by China.

Two Chinese ships tried to stop the Philippine boats from delivering aid.

The Chinese ships used water cannons to push the Philippine Coast Guard patrol boat away.

During the chase, a smaller Chinese Coast Guard ship, named CCG 3104, made a risky move.

This risky move caused the Chinese Coast Guard cutter CCG 3104 to crash into a bigger Chinese Navy ship with the number 164 on it.

The crash badly damaged the smaller Chinese Coast Guard ship’s front part, making the ship unsafe to sail.

The Philippine Coast Guard offered help to any injured Chinese crew members.

The Chinese government did not reply or accept any help from the Philippine Coast Guard.

It is not known if the crew members in the damaged part of the Chinese Coast Guard ship were rescued before the crash.

Philippine officials hope that the Chinese crew members involved are safe.

The Chinese government said there was a confrontation but did not mention the crash.

The government of the Philippines called the Chinese actions dangerous and against safety rules at sea.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. of the Philippines said the Philippine government will keep protecting its waters.

This event is part of a long conflict over who owns parts of the South China Sea.

The tension is increasing because the government of the Philippines is working more with the governments of the United States and Taiwan on security.

BACKGROUND

The South China Sea has long been a hotspot for territorial disputes involving multiple countries, including China and the Philippines. Scarborough Shoal, a small but strategically important reef, is claimed by both nations and has been the center of numerous maritime confrontations. China has increased its naval and coast guard presence in the area, asserting its claims over vast parts of the sea, which overlaps with the exclusive economic zones of neighboring countries. The Philippines, supported by international law and alliances, continues to patrol and protect its maritime rights. Rising tensions in this region are fueled by these overlapping claims, frequent encounters between naval vessels, and geopolitical rivalries. The collision between Chinese ships during a chase of a Philippine Coast Guard mission in August 2025 highlights the ongoing risk of conflict in these contested waters, reflecting deeper issues of sovereignty, regional security, and international maritime law.

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Q. No. 1 What time exactly did the collision occur?

Q. No. 2 Were there any injuries or casualties among the crew members?

Q. No. 3 What is the current condition of the damaged Chinese Coast Guard ship?

Q. No. 4 How did the Philippine government officially respond after the incident?

Q. No. 5 Has China made any formal diplomatic statement regarding the collision?

Q. No. 6 What are the next steps planned by both countries to avoid such incidents in the future?

Q. No. 7 Did any international organizations or third countries comment on the collision?

Q. No. 8 Were any legal actions or investigations initiated following the incident?

Q. No. 9 How did local fishermen react to the incident near Scarborough Shoal?

Q. No. 10 What impact will this collision have on ongoing South China Sea negotiations?

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