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China Sends 'Monster Ship' to Scarborough Shoal, Heightening Tensions with the Philippines

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China Sends 'Monster Ship' to Scarborough Shoal, Heightening Tensions with the Philippines

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  • A **Chinese Coast Guard vessel**, referred to as the **"monster ship"**, was dispatched to the **Scarborough Shoal**, a disputed area in the **South China Sea**.
  • The ship, measuring **590 feet** and weighing **12,000 tons**, is among the largest law enforcement vessels globally and is armed with firearms.
  • Scarborough Shoal is a vital fishing region located within the **230-mile exclusive economic zone of the Philippines** and was seized by China in **2012**.
  • The region is a point of contention with the **U.S. backing the Philippines** in its maritime claims against China's expansion.
  • The deployment aligns with China's ongoing operations to assert its claims in the contested waters, raising concerns of increased regional military presence.

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