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The Philippine military has accused China of causing a collision between Chinese ships in the South China Sea near the Scarborough Shoal. This incident highlights the ongoing territorial tensions between the two countries.

Tensions between China and the Philippines have intensified in recent years over territorial disputes in the South China Sea. Both sides have accused each other of provocations, with altercations at sea involving ramming incidents, water cannon blasts, and clashes involving weapons such as spears and knives.