Chinese vessels collide while pursuing Filipino boat
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Two Chinese vessels collided while pursuing a Filipino patrol boat near Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea. The incident occurred as the Philippine coast guard escorted boats providing aid to local fishermen. Video footage captured the crash involving a Chinese coast guard ship and a larger naval vessel.

Philippine spokesman Cdre Jay Tarriela reported that the collision caused significant damage to the Chinese vessel, rendering it unseaworthy. A Chinese coast guard spokesman acknowledged the confrontation without mentioning the collision, asserting they took legal measures to control Philippine vessels.

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