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China and US Trade Barbs Over Destroyer Passage Near Scarborough Shoal

TL;DR

China and the US are at it again, this time trading insults over a US destroyer's passage near Scarborough Shoal. Key points include:

  • China claims it 'drove away' the US warship.
  • US insists it has the right to navigate in international waters.
  • Philippines condemns Chinese actions amid rising tensions.

It's a classic case of geopolitical one-upmanship, with both sides showcasing military might. Here's the full scoop!

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