China's Coast Guard claims that a Philippine vessel ignored repeated warnings and "deliberately collided" with a Chinese vessel in a "dangerous and unprofessional" manner in the South China Sea on August 19.<br /><br />“This action by the Philippines seriously infringes on China’s sovereignty,” said foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning in Beijing.<br />China urged the Philippines to stop infringing on its sovereignty and warned that the Philippines would bear full responsibility for any consequences.<br /><br />The Philippines, however, disputed China's account and accused Beijing of "imposing its version of facts."<br /><br />
