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Chinese Coast Guard hold knives and machetes as they approach Philippine troops on a resupply mission in the Second Thomas Shoal

Video. Tensions escalate in South China Sea as China clashes with Philippines

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Chinese personnel repeatedly rammed and boarded two Philippine navy boats to prevent them from delivering supplies to an outpost on Second Thomas Shoal, claimed by both nations.

The Chinese damaged the boats and attacked the Filipino personnel, who resisted without weapons. China accused the Philippines of trespassing, while the US reiterated its defense obligations to its ally. Tensions have escalated since last year around the shoal, where a grounded Philippine warship serves as a territorial outpost.

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