In a major escalation in the South China Sea, a Chinese Coast Guard vessel (CCG-3104) and a PLA Navy Destroyer (DDG-164) collided with each other near the Scarborough Shoal. The incident, captured on video by the Philippine Coast Guard, occurred during a high-speed chase of a Philippine patrol boat that was supporting local fishermen. This video breaks down the dramatic confrontation, which left the Chinese Coast Guard vessel unseaworthy. We examine the conflicting reports from both China and the Philippines, and explore the dangerous consequences of aggressive maneuvers in the contested waters of the South China Sea. #SouthChinaSea #China #Philippines #ScarboroughShoal #NavalConflict #CoastGuard #PLA #BreakingNews #Geopolitics #MaritimeDispute #ViralVideo
