The collision of two Chinese vessels in the South China Sea this week was dramatic — and, according to China watchers, predictable. For years, China’s military, coast guard, and maritime militia have been accused of using aggressive tactics such as close-range intercepts, blocking runs, chases, and water cannon harassment to assert control over contested waters….
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