Chinese Coast Guard Monitors Philippine Vessel Resupplying in South China Sea
China said it monitored the transfer while Philippine officials rejected any need for Beijing’s approval and said the 2024 resupply arrangement only covers information sharing.
- On Wednesday, the Philippines successfully resupplied the BRP Sierra Madre at Second Thomas Shoal, though the China Coast Guard claimed it monitored and 'permitted' the delivery to the vessel it characterizes as 'illegally grounded.'
- The Armed Forces of the Philippines rejected Beijing's permission claims, stressing that Manila does not require approval from any foreign power to conduct military operations in its exclusive economic zone.
- This mission followed a failed attempt on September 25, when the Philippine Coast Guard reported dangerous maneuvers by CCG vessels risked personnel safety; a 2024 'provisional understanding' previously aimed to de-escalate tensions.
- On Monday, the Philippine foreign ministry summoned China's ambassador to express 'serious concern and strong objection' regarding remarks the ministry said conveyed a threat of the use of force.
- CCG spokesperson Jiang Lue stated that China will 'continue to conduct law-enforcement and rights-protection operations' in the Spratly Islands, keeping Second Thomas Shoal a primary flashpoint in the South China Sea.
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West PH Sea: AFP rejects China claim it OK'd BRP Sierra Madre resupply
MANILA, Philippines — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Thursday rejected China’s claim that it had approved the latest Philippine resupply mission to the BRP Sierra Madre at Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal, stressing that Manila does not need Beijing’s permission to carry out military operations in the West Philippine Sea. “Who believes them? Each time they invent a new narrative,” AFP spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea Rear Adm.…
China says it allowed Philippines to resupply warship amid diplomatic tensions
China has allowed the Philippines to resupply a grounded warship on a disputed South China Sea reef, the coastguard said on Wednesday, as tension remains high over the Chinese ambassador’s controversial comment. The Philippines delivered necessities to its warship BRP Sierra Madre grounded at the Second Thomas Shoal on Wednesday, “with permission from the Chinese side”, the China Coast Guard said in a statement. “The China Coast Guard conducted …
Chinese Coast Guard Monitors Philippine Vessel Resupplying in South China Sea
China's coast guard said it monitored the Philippines delivering necessities to a vessel on Second Thomas Shoal on Wednesday, roughly a month after Manila accused Beijing of obstructing its resupply mission in the disputed South China Sea.The…
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