Tensions escalate in the South China Sea as a Chinese navy vessel collides with a Chinese coast guard ship during a chase of a Philippine patrol boat near Scarborough Shoal. The Philippine coast guard released video footage of the incident, which occurred during a humanitarian mission. Philippine President Marcos affirmed continued presence in the area to assert Manila's sovereign rights.
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