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What happened with Chinese ships in the South China Sea?

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Two Chinese ships collided during a high-speed pursuit of a Philippine patrol boat near Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea. The incident occurred as the Philippine vessel was supplying fishermen. The Philippines described the Chinese maneuvers as dangerous, and one Chinese ship sustained visible damage.

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Chinese ships collide in South China Sea

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  • Two Chinese ships collided at high speed in the South China Sea.
  • The collision happened as a China Coast Guard ship pursued a Philippine Coast Guard vessel. 5s
  • The China Coast Guard ship struck a Chinese Navy ship during the incident. 10s
  • Beijing stated its ships acted lawfully and did not mention the collision. 17s
  • The Philippines called the incident hazardous and noted damage to the Chinese ship's hull. 22s
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Chinese ships collide in South China Sea
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CNN
22 hours ago
Chinese ships collide in South China Sea

A China Coast Guard ship collided with a Chinese Navy ship while chasing a Philippine Coast Guard vessel in the South China Sea.

China expels Philippine vessels near Scarborough Shoal
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Al Jazeera
1 day ago
China expels Philippine vessels near Scarborough Shoal

A high-speed chase in the disputed Scarborough Shoal ended in two Chinese ships colliding with each other while pursuing a Philippine Coast Guard vessel.

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