WATCH: ‘The Most Dangerous Conflict No One is Talking About’

In this gripping 60 Minutes segment, tensions in the South China Sea reach a boiling point as China and the Philippines clash over territorial claims. The report takes viewers on a harrowing journey aboard a Philippine Coast Guard ship, the Cape Engaño, as it encounters aggressive tactics from Chinese vessels.

Reporter Cecilia Vega and her team witness firsthand the dangerous escalation of conflict when their ship is rammed by a Chinese coast guard vessel, leaving a significant hole in its hull. The incident, occurring just 60 nautical miles off the Philippine coast, highlights the increasingly assertive actions of China in the region.

As the segment unfolds, it explores the broader geopolitical implications of these confrontations, including the United States’ mutual defense treaty with the Philippines and the potential for American intervention.

Through interviews with key figures such as the Philippine Secretary of National Defense and military officials, the report delves into the complexities of this “most dangerous conflict no one is talking about” and its potential to spark a larger international crisis.

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