Tensions Escalate: Chinese Ships Collide Near Scarborough Shoal During Philippine Pursuit
Tensions Escalate: Chinese Ships Collide Near Scarborough Shoal During Philippine Pursuit A significant maritime incident unfolded near the disputed South China Sea on Monday, August 11, when a Chinese warship collided with one of its own coast guard vessels. The collision occurred while both Chinese ships were in pursuit of a Philippine vessel, marking a severe escalation in the ongoing maritime confrontations in the region. Footage released by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) depicts a Chinese Jiangdao-class coast guard cutter…