China deploys aircraft carrier group in warning to US and ally

Navy confirms presence of Chinese aircraft carrier off Babuyan Island

The Chinese aircraft carrier Shandong (CV-17) was tracked about 2.23 nautical miles southwest of Babuyan Island on April 22, 2025. (Photo courtesy of Philippine Navy) MANILA, Philippines—The Philippine Navy has monitored the presence of the Chinese aircraft carrier CNS Shandong (17) and another People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy vessel in the Philippine Sea in the northern part of the country. Navy spokesperson Capt. John Percie Alcos confirmed…

China deploys naval group in warning to US, Philippines over drills

China has dispatched a naval group led by an aircraft carrier to the western Pacific Ocean following the United States' deployment of ship-sinking missiles in the Philippines.

China deploys aircraft carrier group in warning to US and ally

The presence of the CNS Shandong near the Philippines marked the second deployment of the Chinese aircraft carrier this month.

PCG: Active role of ‘Chinese militia’ in Ayungin confirmed

MANILA – The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said the latest Philippine mission to Ayungin Shoal confirmed the active participation of “Chinese maritime militia (CMM) vessels” in blocking resupply ships en route to the BRP Sierra Madre. At the Saturday News Forum in Quezon City, PCG…

The South China Morning Post in Hong Kong reported that the Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) carried out a landing on the uninhabited Sandy Cay reef. Behind the seemingly minor incident lies a serious power struggle.