How did the Chinese vessel allegedly cause the fishing boat to sink?

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Chinese Vessel Allegedly Caused Vietnamese Fishing Boat Sinking Through Pursuit and Water Cannon Use

A Vietnamese fishing boat sank after being chased by a Chinese maritime surveillance vessel and hit with water cannon near Da Loi island in the Paracel archipelago on March 6. Vietnam has lodged an official protest with China, asserting that the actions of the Chinese vessel violated Vietnam's sovereignty, endangered lives, and damaged property. All five fishermen on board were rescued by another Vietnamese fishing boat.
Pursuit and Water Cannon Incident

The incident occurred when a China Maritime Surveillance Vessel pursued a Vietnamese fishing boat moored near Da Loi island. During the chase, the Chinese vessel reportedly fired water cannon at the Vietnamese boat. This pursuit and the use of water cannon are central to Vietnam's claims regarding the cause of the sinking.
Collision with Rocks and Sinking

Following the chase and the application of water cannon, the Vietnamese fishing boat sank after it struck rocks. While Vietnam's foreign ministry stated the boat sank after hitting rocks while being chased, a Vietnamese rescue agency had previously reported that the Chinese vessel rammed the fishing boat.
Vietnam's Formal Protest and Demands

Vietnam's foreign ministry formally protested to China's embassy in Hanoi following the incident. The protest stated that the Chinese vessel's actions constituted a violation of Vietnam's sovereignty over the Paracel archipelago, threatened the lives of fishermen, and damaged their property and legitimate interests. Vietnam has demanded that China take strict action against its Maritime Surveillance agency to prevent similar occurrences and to provide fair compensation to the affected fishermen.
China's Counter-Claim

In response, China's foreign ministry spokesman stated that the Paracel Islands belong to China and that Vietnam must cease illegal fishing activities in the area. The spokesman also claimed that the fishing boat had already struck a reef and sunk before the Chinese vessel arrived, urging Vietnam to stop fabricating claims.

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