Chinese ships remain an intimidating presence in a Philippine-controlled shoal in the contested Spratly Islands chain, where a recent laser-pointing incident has become a new source of tension between the two countries.

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Philippines accused a Chinese security vessel of using a military-grade laser light against a Philippine patrol boat.

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