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China’s Coast Guard clashed with the Philippines for a third time this week in the South China Sea, as tensions in the disputed waters escalate. China Coast Guard on Friday took “control measures” on multiple Philippine vessels conducting “illegal activities” at the Scarborough Shoal, according to a statement from the force. It didn’t elaborate on the measures taken. The Philippine Coast Guard didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment on the incident, which marks a second straight day of skirmishes at Scarborough Shoal. On Thursday, Manila said a China Coast Guard vessel fired a water cannon at a Filipino…
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