China and Philippines trade accusations after sailor injured at sea Dispute erupts in South China Sea after incident near Second Thomas Shoal involving Chinese and Philippine vessels.Share this: Eighteen people missing in South China Sea after Vietnamese ship sankDateJuly 26, 2026In relation toAl-JazeeraAt least 2 sailors dead after cargo ship sinks in disputed South China SeaDateJanuary 23, 2026In relation toAl-JazeeraChina, Philippine coastguard vessels clash in South China SeaDateJuly 24, 2026In relation toAl-Jazeera