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Philippines Troops "Fight With Bare Hands" As China Boards Filipino Ship In "Restrained" Move The Philippine military said that the Chinese coast guard rammed and boarded Filipino navy boats in the South China Sea on June 17. A Filipino Naval Special Operations Group member aboard the Filipino boat lost a thumb when the Chinese vessel landed on top of the bow. The incident took place off Second Thomas Shoal which hosts a tiny Philippine garrison stationed on a deliberately beached old warship. The incident is the latest in a series of escalating confrontations between Chinese and Philippine ships in recent months. On June 19, China defended what it called "professional and restrained" steps taken against Philippine ships. Watch the video to find out more.