China summons Philippine ambassador over South China Sea encounter
- Philippine Navy personnel and China Coast Guard personnel clash near a grounded Philippine warship at Second Thomas Shoal, in the South China Sea, on Jul 20, 2026.
- China and the Philippines traded accusations on Monday after an encounter between their vessels in contested South China Sea waters,
- Dispute erupts in South China Sea after incident near Second Thomas Shoal involving Chinese and Philippine vessels.
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- Philippine Navy personnel and China Coast Guard personnel clash near a grounded Philippine warship at Second Thomas Shoal, in the South China Sea, on Jul 20, 2026.
- China and the Philippines traded accusations on Monday after an encounter between their vessels in contested South China Sea waters,
- Dispute erupts in South China Sea after incident near Second Thomas Shoal involving Chinese and Philippine vessels.
Sources: CNA, Al Jazeera