HKChina officially confirmed the deaths of two coastguard personnel in a collision involving a coastguard vessel and a navy destroyer near Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea. The incident occurred on August 11, 2025, during a maritime rights protection operation, as the China Coast Guard pursued a Philippine Coast Guard vessel near the disputed territory. State media reported that the collision caused significant damage to the coastguard vessel, and the two officers, Yi Xinyu and Cheng Long, were posthumously honored with awards and recognition. Both were from Shandong province and were among four individuals recognized by the People’s Armed Police. This marks the first official acknowledgment of fatalities in the incident.
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