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Chinese and Philippine vessels in near-collision

The near-miss off the Spratly Islands was the latest in a steady string of incidents between China and the Philippines in the South China Sea. (Photo: AFP)

ABOARD THE BRP MALABRIGO: A Chinese coast guard ship cut off a Philippine patrol vessel carrying journalists in the disputed South China Sea, causing a near-collision, an AFP team on board another boat saw.

The near-miss off the Spratly Islands on Sunday was the latest in a steady string of incidents between China and the Philippines in the contested waterway.

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