Philippine and Chinese vessels collide in disputed South China Sea

The coast guard vessels of the Philippine and Chinese navies collided in disputed South China Sea near Second Thomas Shoal.

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Different parts of South China Sea are claimed by China, Taiwan, Vietnam, the Philippines, Malaysia, and Brunei.

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China’s claim to the South China Sea is based in history, dating back to records from the Xia and Han dynasties.

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Nine-dash line is the boundary of the South China Sea as claimed by China.

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Control of the South China Sea would allow China to dominate a major trade route through which most of its imported oil flows.

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