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The US deployed two warships near Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea following a collision between two Chinese vessels while attempting to repel a Philippine Coast Guard ship. Both China and the Philippines claim the shoal, along with Vietnam, Malaysia, Brunei, and Taiwan. The US deployment, involving the USS Higgins and USS Cincinnati, occurred without incident. This action follows condemnation by the US ambassador to Manila of China's aggressive actions towards the Philippine Coast Guard. The incident involved a Chinese navy destroyer and a coast guard ship colliding while trying to block a smaller Philippine vessel.
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