The Argentinian Coast Guard sank a Chinese fishing ship that they claim was fishing in a restricted area off the coast of Argentina. According to CNN, the Coast Guard defended its actions by saying that the Chinese ship tried to crash into them on purpose after warning shots were fired. Four crewmembers, including the captain, were saved by the Coast Guard ship and the remaining crewmembers were saved by other Chinese fishing ships. China has called for an investigation into the matter.
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