Chinese and Philippine ships collided in a disputed area in the South China Sea. Meanwhile, Beijing blames the Filipinos. According to him, the collisions were caused by the dangerous approach of the Philippine ship, violating the established order despite repeated warnings from the Chinese side. For reference, Beijing considers the second bank of the Thomas as its water area. In 2016, an international tribunal overturned China's claims to the South China Sea, but Beijing does not recognize this decision.