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The weapon used by the Chinese troops indicates that it was more than a fist-fight[0].

I do agree that coastal waters of certain ASEAN countries, which are practically defenseless, are at a significantly higher risk.

0. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-53089037

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Which leads me to believe this was probably just a breakdown in discipline, on both sides, and not something to read too deeply into. If it was some kind of intentional action, why wouldn't shots have been fired?

> The absence of firearms in the clash dates back to a 1996 agreement between the two sides that guns and explosives be prohibited along the disputed stretch of the border, to deter escalation.

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