The Philippines and China have accused each other of intentionally ramming coast guard ships in disputed waters of the South China Sea

The collision near the Sabina Shoal was their fifth maritime confrontation in a month

Beijing claims almost the entire South China Sea, including parts claimed by the Philippines, Brunei, Malaysia, Taiwan and Vietnam

The Permanent Court of Arbitration in 2016 found China’s sweeping claims had no legal basis – a ruling Beijing rejects

Portions of the waterway, where $3 trillion worth of trade passes annually, are believed to be rich in oil and natural gas deposits, as well as fish stocks

The Philippines said the Chinese boat ‘directly and intentionally rammed our vessel’ without provocation

The coast guard added that the ramming damaged the Philippine’s 320-foot ship – but no one was injured

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