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On Wednesday, a Chinese fighter jet intercepted a Philippine aircraft carrying journalists during a patrol flight over the disputed Scarborough Shoal. The incident occurred days after two Chinese vessels collided in the area while allegedly blocking a Philippine patrol. Meanwhile, the U.S. Navy has been conducting freedom of navigation operations near Scarborough Shoal, challenging China's claims in the South China Sea. The Philippine government is aware of the U.S. warships' presence in the area and does not require prior notification. The Chinese fighter jet performed dangerous maneuvers near the Philippine aircraft, sparking tension between the two countries.

China's military has claimed it 'drove away' a US destroyer, USS Higgins, from waters near the disputed Scarborough Shoal, with Beijing alleging the American ship had intruded into its territorial waters. The incident, which occurred on April 11, has escalated tensions in the South China Sea. The Philippines, which also claims the shoal, has condemned China's actions, describing them as "reckless" and "dangerous." The Philippine military is now planning its next move following the latest flare-up, while the Department of Foreign Affairs is preparing a formal protest against China's "unlawful interference" in the area. Meanwhile, in unrelated news, MSNBC host Joe Scarborough revealed that a DC journalist had privately expressed concerns about crime while publicly criticizing former President Trump's crime-fighting plans.