China’s veterans’ affairs ministry lists two coast guard personnel as “martyrs” for a South China Sea collision last year.
WHO:China’s veterans’ affairs ministry
WHAT:Marked the deaths of two Chinese coast guard personnel as “martyrs” on an official commemorative website.
WHEN:Reported Aug 6, 2026 at 5:57 AM ET
WHERE:China
WHY:The personnel died during a maritime rights protection mission connected to a South China Sea collision involving Chinese vessels on August 11 last year.
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