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Philippine and Chinese ships collide in disputed South China Sea waters

A Philippine vessel and a Chinese vessel have collided in disputed waters in the South China Sea.

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The collision could heighten tensions between the two countries in a strategically important and contested maritime area.

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  1. South China Sea: Philippine and Chinese ships collide in disputed waters ↗ganderbeacon.ca · Recorded source date: Sep 1, 2026, 3:48 PM UTC

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