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Philippine and Chinese ships collide in disputed South China Sea waters

Philippine and Chinese ships collided in disputed waters in the South China Sea.

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A maritime collision could intensify tensions between the Philippines and China in a strategically contested region.

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  1. South China Sea: Philippine and Chinese ships collide in disputed waters ↗digbycourier.ca · Recorded source date: Aug 23, 2026, 6:47 AM UTC

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