The Philippine military has accused China of causing a collision between two Chinese vessels while attempting to drive away Philippine coast guard and fishermen from the Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea. The incident resulted in significant damage to the Chinese ships and potential injuries. The U.S. condemned China's actions, while the Chinese coast guard blamed the Philippine vessels for intruding into their territory. Philippine officials stated that the collision was a result of aggressive maneuvers by the Chinese navy. The Philippine military plans to assess its response to China's military actions.