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Tensions in the South China Sea escalated after a Philippine ship was targeted by Chinese forces. The U.S. responded by deploying the USS Higgins and USS Cincinnati near Scarborough Shoal, a disputed area. The collision, captured on video, involved a Chinese navy destroyer and coast guard ship. Several nations condemned China's actions, with Japan, Australia, and New Zealand expressing concern. The Philippines, a U.S.

Courtesy: WTOP Staff