A Chinese ship attempts to block a Philippine civilian vessel in the South China Sea.<br/> <br />It was carrying supplies and troops to an outpost.<br/> <br />This is the second incident this month in the two countries' territorial dispute, that is in no way new.<br/> <br />Men aboard the Chinese ship had signaled for the civilian vessel to turn back. But it didn't.<br/> <br />This is the Sierra Madre ship they were trying to reach. A rusty, old, Philippine navy vessel that was acquired from the U.S.<br/> <br />It's been grounded, and serves as a symbol of the Philippine's presence in the disputed area.<br/> <br />Philippine Marine Technical Sergeant Jerry Fuentes.<br/> <br />(SOUNDBITE) (Filipino) PHILIPPINE MARINES TECHNICAL SERGEANT JERRY FUENTES SAYING:<br/> <br />"What we want to accomplish is to keep this area ours. This is something we have been protecting."<br/> <br />Every four months, its crew is rotated. On this visit, they receive fresh cooking oil, and a flag is raised.<br/> <br />The media were invited on the ship to quo
