China Coast Guard and Philippine Navy face off as tensions rise in disputed waters
Published date: Tue, 21 Jul 2026 17:40:03 +0700China Coast Guard (CCG) and Philippine Navy personnel clashed as tensions flared over disputed territory in the South China Sea.
Footage shows Filipino troops aboard a black rubber boat trying to drive away CCG officers as they approached a grounded Philippine warship in the contested Ayungin Shoal, some 105 nautical miles off the Philippine island of Palawan.
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South China Sea |
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20/07/2026 |
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ViralPress |
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Duration: 01:39 |
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Rating: News safe |
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