Chinese Navy says Philippine warship illegally entered Scarborough Shoal waters

China says it 'warned off' PH navy frigate in Scarborough Shoal

CHINA'S Southern Theatre Command Navy claimed that a Philippine Navy frigate had "illegally intruded" into the waters surrounding Bajo de Masinloc (Scarborough Shoal), in what Beijing described as a "serious violation" of its sovereignty and domestic laws. In a statement released late Sunday evening, the Chinese navy said it had "monitored and warned off" the Philippine vessel after it entered the disputed maritime zone. The Chinese military acc…

Warships prepare for open-house event ahead of PLA Navy’s founding anniversary

Warships, including a Type 075 amphibious assault ship, in preparation for open-house events in celebration of the upcoming founding anniversary of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy, began to arrive in coastal Chinese cities on Monday.

Beijing. The Chinese army expelled a Philippine naval vessel that entered on Monday, local time, illegally into territorial waters of Huangyan Dao, from China, the army said.

Tensions Surge: Philippines Refutes Chinese Naval Claims in Scarborough Shoal Dispute

Tensions Surge: Philippines Refutes Chinese Naval Claims in Scarborough Shoal Dispute A Philippine naval official has countered Chinese claims of expelling a Philippine ship from the disputed Scarborough Shoal. West Philippine Sea Rear Admiral Roy Vincent Trinidad indicated that China's version, presented as a defense against alleged intrusion, is merely misinformation aimed at Beijing's local audience, according to the Philippine News Agency.Re…

China, Philippines in Scarborough Shoal naval encounter ahead of US joint drills

Sunday’s incident occurred the day before US-Philippine forces’ Balikatan exercise near South China Sea.

ThePatriotLight - Chinese Navy says Philippine warship illegally entered Scarborough Shoal waters

ThePatriotLight - China’s military said late Sunday that a Philippine naval vessel had “illegally entered” the claimed territorial waters of Scarborough Shoal, a key flash point in the disputed South China Sea.The Chinese military’s Southern Theater Command said it had organized navy vessels to track, monitor, warn and drive away the Philippine vessel, which it identified as the Apolinario Mabini corvette.The two countries have repeatedly butted…