Chinese and Philippine ships collide near disputed Sabina Shoal in South China Sea

Philippines says two coast guard vessels damaged by China's unlawful manoeuvres', while Beijing says it took control measures' after vessels illegally entered waters around shoal

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Chinese and Philippine vessels collided on Monday during a confrontation near a disputed shoal in the South China Sea, the two countries said.

Both countries blamed each other for the incident near the Sabina Shoal.