The Philippine military accused China of causing a collision between two Chinese naval vessels while attempting to expel Philippine coast guard and fishermen from the Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea. The incident, captured on video, shows a Chinese navy ship ramming a Chinese coast guard ship while trying to force a Philippine vessel away. The Philippines condemned China's use of military force against civilians and stated it would assess its response. China claims the Philippine vessels intruded into its territory and insists on its right to defend its sovereignty.

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