China blames Philippines for ship collision in South China Sea. Manila calls the report deceptive. A Chinese vessel and a Philippine supply ship collided near the Spratly Islands on Monday, escalating territorial disputes. China’s coast guard claimed the Philippine ship ignored warnings near the Second Thomas Shoal, leading to the collision. The Philippines refuted this, calling China's report deceptive and reaffirming its territorial rights. U.S. Ambassador MaryKay Carlson condemned China’s actions, stressing U.S. commitment to defend the Philippines.