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China Coast Guard Says It Blocked Philippine Vessels Near Scarborough Shoal
The China Coast Guard announced it blocked two Philippine vessels for allegedly intruding into waters near Scarborough Shoal despite warnings. The Philippine side has not yet commented. Tensions between the two countries in the South China Sea may escalate again.
The China Coast Guard said on Thursday it monitored and blocked two Philippine vessels that "intruded into" waters near Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea despite repeated warnings. "We urge the Philippines to immediately cease its infringing and provocative actions," a China Coast Guard statement said while reaffirming China's sovereignty over the disputed shoal. The Philippine Coast Guard and the Philippine embassy in Beijing did not immediately respond to a request for comment. — Reuters
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