Chinese naval ships active off Eastern Samar, Ilocos Norte

Chinese naval ships active off Eastern Samar, Ilocos Norte

FIVE Chinese naval vessels were monitored near the Philippines’ eastern and northern maritime approaches in the past few days.National security expert Jose Antonio Goitia told The Manila Times the movements should be closely monitored but should not automatically be interpreted as preparations for confrontation.On Aug. 31, the Luyang III-class destroyer Xigase, Xuanwei, Luyang III Mod-class destroyer Baotou, and Jiangkai II-class frigate Yixing …