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China-Philippines Clash at Scarborough Shoal Leaves Vessel Damaged, Crew Injured
['Business Times']
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China's Coast Guard said more than 10 Philippine government vessels "illegally invaded China's territorial waters of the Scarborough Shoal from different directions," accusing Philippine ship 3014 of having "deliberately rammed a Chinese coast guard vessel" after disregarding repeated warnings.
Video released by Chinese state media appeared to show the Philippine vessel making contact with a Chinese ship's deck railing while being blasted with water cannon.
A Chinese Navy vessel also issued a radio warning announcing "live-fire exercises" near the shoal, which the Philippines said caused panic among local fishermen.
The U.K., Australia, and Canada also expressed concern, with Canada warning against using environmental protection "as a way to take control over the disputed Scarborough Shoal."
Scarborough Shoal, a triangular chain of reefs and rocks roughly 150 square kilometers in area, sits about 120 nautical miles from the Philippine coast and is a prime fishing ground.
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