Two Philippine vessels faced immediate pushback from the China Coast Guard (CCG) last Friday when they attempted to intrude into the disputed waters near Tiexian Jiao of China's Nansha Qundao. The ships sought to illegally land on the reef and collect sand samples, actions that were swiftly deemed unlawful by Chinese authorities. After issuing warnings, the CCG successfully drove the boats away, escalating tensions in the region.
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China expels Philippine vessels for unlawfully entering waters
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