Philippines says a coast guard ship and a supply boat are hit by Chinese vessels near disputed shoal in South China Sea
Earlier on October 4, 2023, a Chinese coast guard ship (left) with a Chinese militia vessel (right) blocks Philippine coast guard ship, BRP Sindangan, as it tried to head towards Second Thomas Shoal at the disputed South China Sea during rotation and resupply mission. File | Photo Credit: AP A Chinese coast guard ship and…