Filipino sailor recounts how thumb was torn off in South China Sea clash

INTRO: A Philippine Navy sailor has recounted how he lost a thumb during the latest flare up in the South China Sea with Beijing's coastguard.

China claims almost all the South China Sea and Beijing has stepped up coast guard and maritime militia operations to guard its claims.

Laura Westbrook reports.

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