Key facts
- China has officially acknowledged the deaths of two coast guard personnel.
- The deaths occurred following a collision between Chinese vessels in the South China Sea.
- The incident took place last year.
- The two personnel have been honored as martyrs.
China has officially recognized the deaths of two of its coast guard personnel who perished in a collision involving Chinese vessels in the South China Sea last year. The personnel have been posthumously honored as martyrs.
The incident, which occurred during what was described as a chase involving Philippine ships near the Scarborough Shoal, has now been confirmed by Chinese authorities with the acknowledgment of the fatalities.