Chinese and Philippine vessels collide at disputed atoll

The incident took place near the Sabina Shoal at the disputed South China Sea (Philippine Coast Guard via AP)

China and the Philippines have accused each other of causing a collision between two vessels in the latest flare-up over disputed waters and maritime features in the South China Sea.

Chinese coast guard spokesperson Liu Dejun was quoted as saying that a Philippine ship manoeuvred and “deliberately collided” with a Chinese coast guard ship “in an unprofessional and dangerous manner”.