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China and Philippines in naval standoff near Scarborough Shoal

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A naval standoff occurred between China and the Philippines near the disputed Scarborough Shoal. The Philippine Navy's BRP Diego Silang encountered four Chinese warships after an earlier meeting with one Chinese vessel. Radio challenges were exchanged, and the Philippine frigate deployed its helicopter during a patrol operation. This incident took place as a joint military exercise involving the US, Japan, New Zealand, and Australia concluded. AI

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China and Philippines in naval standoff near Scarborough Shoal

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · William Zheng ·

    China and Philippines have a rare naval stand-off near disputed Scarborough Shoal

    Four Chinese warships reportedly confronted a Philippine Navy vessel near the disputed Scarborough Shoal in a rare stand-off on Saturday, the same day Manila wrapped up a joint drill with the US and its allies. The confrontation coincided with the end of Salaknib 2026, a nearly t…

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