South China Sea conflict near Philippines could be next U.S.-China flashpoint
The U.S. could be drawn into a conflict between China and the Philippines that's been roiling the South China Sea.
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Rammed and surrounded by Chinese ships at sea
While reporting on the tensions between China and the Philippines in the South China Sea, 60 Minutes was on board as a Philippine ship was rammed — then surrounded — by larger Chinese vessels.
Philippines, China clash could draw in U.S.
The U.S. could be drawn into a conflict between China and the Philippines that's been roiling the South China Sea.
Rammed and surrounded by Chinese ships at sea
While reporting on the tensions between China and the Philippines in the South China Sea, 60 Minutes was on board as a Philippine ship was rammed — then surrounded — by larger Chinese vessels.
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