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Philippine sailor injured during clash with Chinese coast guard

Al Jazeera Monday 20 July 2026, 16:31 UTC 1 min read
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Philippine sailor injured during clash with Chinese coast guard Philippine sailor injured during clash with Chinese coast guard A member of China’s coast guard is accused of injuring a Philippine sailor after striking him with a wooden baton during clashes in disputed South China Sea waters. Both sides have disputed the incident, which is set to feature in top-level talks in Manila this week. Published On 20 Jul 2026

Philippine sailor injured during clash with Chinese coast guard Philippine sailor injured during clash with Chinese coast guard A member of China’s coast guard is accused of injuring a Philippine sailor after striking him with a wooden baton during clashes in disputed South China Sea waters. Both sides have disputed the incident, which is set to feature in top-level talks in Manila this week. Published On 20 Jul 2026
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