Why China rammed a Philippine ship while 60 Minutes was on board
Chinese ships have repeatedly rammed Philippine ships in the South China Sea. The U.S. has a mutual defense treaty with the Philippines, which could lead to American intervention.
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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.
Danger in the South China Sea | Sunday on 60 Minutes
Sunday on 60 Minutes: Cecilia Vega reports on what's been called "the most dangerous conflict no one is talking about:" growing tensions between China and the Philippines in the South China Sea.
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U.S. open to escorting Philippine ships amid clashes with China
American warships could escort Philippine vessels in the disputed South China Sea amid increasing confrontations with China, U.S. commander says.
Rising tensions in South China Sea
Tensions continued to escalate in the South China Sea this week with multiple collisions occurring between Coast Guard ships belonging to China and the Philippines, a key U.S. ally. For more on the situation, CBS News was joined by Greg Poling, senior fellow and the director of Southeast Asia Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies.
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Video shows South China Sea confrontation
A video released by the Philippine military shows a chaotic situation in the South China Sea involving the Chinese coast guard. Demetri Sevastopulo, a U.S.-China correspondent at the Financial Times, has more.
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As the Philippines accuses China of ramming a ship, the White House warns something "much more violent" could happen in the South China Sea.
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Several killed in bombing during Catholic mass in Philippines
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"Here Lies Love," the Imelda Marcos dance-pop musical
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Thailand's legal weed lures curious but cautious Asian tourists
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Philippine censors give "Barbie" the nod, but with a tweak
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Philippines' Mayon volcano spews lava as thousands evacuate
The Philippines' most active volcano is gently spewing lava down its slopes, alerting tens of thousands they may have to flee a violent and life-threatening explosion.
U.S. man held in Manila after girlfriend's body found in water drum
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