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Which nation will escalate military presence in the South China Sea first following the Sabina Shoal incident by November 30, 2024?
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Chinese•Philippine•Sabina Shoal•Escoda Shoal•South China Sea•Chinese Coast Guard•BRP Teresa Magbanua•Philippines
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China • 33%
Philippines • 33%
Both simultaneously • 33%
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China, Philippines Accuse Each Other of Ramming Ships Near Sabina Shoal in South China Sea
Aug 31, 2024, 11:02 AM
On Saturday, a collision occurred between Chinese and Philippine coast guard vessels near the Sabina Shoal, also known as Escoda Shoal, in the South China Sea, with both nations accusing each other of being at fault. The Chinese Coast Guard claims that a Philippine vessel, the BRP Teresa Magbanua, deliberately rammed into their ship, CCG vessel 5205, while the Philippines alleges that the Chinese vessel intentionally collided with the BRP Teresa Magbanua three times. This incident marks the fifth maritime confrontation between the two countries in the past month, highlighting escalating tensions in the disputed waters.
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China • 25%
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United States • 33%
Japan • 33%
Australia • 33%
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