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South China Sea Crisis: Philippines Condemns Chinese Water Cannon Attack Near Disputed Shoal

South China Sea Crisis: Philippines Condemns Chinese Water Cannon Attack Near Disputed Shoal

South China Sea Crisis: Philippines Condemns Chinese Water Cannon Attack Near Disputed Shoal Tensions in the South China Sea escalated sharply on Tuesday following a maritime confrontation near the disputed Scarborough Shoal, with the Philippines accusing China’s coast guard of using powerful water cannons against its vessels, causing damage and injuring a crew member. The Philippine Coast Guard reported that two Chinese coast guard ships unleashed water cannons for approximately 30 minutes on the Filipino fisheries vessel, BRP Datu Gumbay…

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South China Sea: Chinese and Philippine Vessels Collide Amid Escalating Tensions Near Scarborough Shoal

South China Sea: Chinese and Philippine Vessels Collide Amid Escalating Tensions Near Scarborough Shoal

South China Sea: Chinese and Philippine Vessels Collide Amid Escalating Tensions Near Scarborough Shoal Maritime tensions in the South China Sea have escalated following a reported collision between Chinese and Philippine vessels near the disputed Scarborough Shoal. Both nations traded accusations on Tuesday regarding the incident, which saw one Philippine crew member injured. China’s Coast Guard claimed a Philippine vessel rammed one of its ships in the area. Conversely, the Philippine Coast Guard stated that “aggressive actions” by Chinese vessels…

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US Deploys Warships to South China Sea After Escalating Collision Incident

US Deploys Warships to South China Sea After Escalating Collision Incident

US Deploys Warships to South China Sea After Escalating Collision Incident The United States has deployed two warships to the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea following a collision earlier this week involving Chinese and Philippine vessels. The deployment underscores rising international alarm over escalating maritime tensions in the vital waterway. On Wednesday, the USS Higgins, a guided missile destroyer, and the USS Cincinnati, a littoral combat ship, were observed sailing approximately 30 nautical miles from Scarborough Shoal….

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Dramatic Collision: Chinese Ships Crash Chasing Philippine Boat in Disputed South China Sea

Dramatic Collision: Chinese Ships Crash Chasing Philippine Boat in Disputed South China Sea

Dramatic Collision: Chinese Ships Crash Chasing Philippine Boat in Disputed South China Sea A high-speed pursuit in the contested South China Sea culminated in a dramatic collision on Monday, August 11, when a Chinese navy warship reportedly struck a Chinese coast guard vessel. The incident occurred near the Scarborough Shoal as the Chinese vessels were aggressively chasing a Philippine patrol boat. Video footage released by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) spokesperson Jay Tarriela shows a Chinese coast guard vessel tailing…

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Chinese Vessels Collide in South China Sea While Pursuing Philippine Boat, Video Shows

Chinese Vessels Collide in South China Sea While Pursuing Philippine Boat, Video Shows

Chinese Vessels Collide in South China Sea While Pursuing Philippine Boat, Video Shows A dramatic incident unfolded on Monday, August 11, 2025, in the highly contested South China Sea, as a Chinese navy warship collided with a Chinese coast guard vessel during a high-speed chase of a Philippine patrol boat. The collision, captured on video and shared by Philippine officials, occurred near the Scarborough Shoal, a flashpoint in the ongoing territorial dispute. According to Manila, the Chinese coast guard vessel…

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Tensions Escalate: Chinese Ships Collide Near Scarborough Shoal During Philippine Pursuit

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…

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