China expels Philippine ships near disputed shoal

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China’s coast guard says it expelled Philippine vessels from Scarborough Shoal, as tensions rise over President Marcos’ remarks on potential Philippine involvement in a China-Taiwan conflict.

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00:00Amid growing tensions in the South China Sea, China's Coast Guard says it took measures to expel Philippine vessels from the Scarborough Shoal.

00:08According to them, its forces monitored and intercepted the vessels after warnings are ignored, before forcing them away in a lawful operation.

00:17The Philippine embassy in Beijing did not respond to requests for comment.

00:21On the same day, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said Beijing had misinterpreted his recent comments on Taiwan.

00:27He explained that Manila would likely be drawn into any China-Taiwan conflict because of its proximity to the island.

00:34China accused him of playing with fire after his remarks during a visit to India.

00:39Marcos said there was no way the Philippines could stay out of such a conflict.

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