Philippines, China trade blame for collision in disputed South China Sea

A Philippine boat and a Chinese Coast Guard ship collided near a hotly contested reef on Sunday, with both countries trading blame for the latest such confrontation in the disputed South China Sea. Key points: The Philippines and China accused each other of deliberately causing the collision The Philippines and China accused each other of deliberately causing the collision There have been several similar incidents in recent months, heightening tensions There have been several similar incidents in recent months, heightening tensions Foreign diplomats denounced Chinese actions in the South China sea The incident happened during a Philippine resupply mission to…