Philippines Flags Near-Doubling of Chinese Presence in Disputed Waters
The AFP said the total rose to 101 vessels from 56 as Chinese ships concentrated near four disputed shoals.
- On Tuesday, the Armed Forces of the Philippines reported that Chinese Coast Guard and naval vessels in the West Philippine Sea nearly doubled to 101 in September, up from 56 the previous month.
- Manila monitored the 101 ships concentrated around four key features: Philippine-garrisoned Thitu Island, Second Thomas Shoal, Sabina Shoal, and the Chinese-controlled Scarborough Shoal.
- One incident included alleged interference by a Chinese fighter jet with a Philippine Cessna 208 turboprop near Scarborough Shoal on Saturday, while CCG ships separately 'shadowed and blocked' Philippine boats.
- Rear Admiral Roy Vincent Trinidad, the Philippine military's South China Sea spokesman, told AFP the Chinese buildup aims to 'break our people's resolve to keep what is ours.'
- Beijing this week warned against 'provocative acts,' claiming the Philippine Cessna near Scarborough violated its airspace, while the AFP plans a full assessment by year-end.
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Insider PaperPhilippines flags near-doubling of Chinese presence in disputed waters
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PH flags near-doubling of Chinese presence in disputed waters
MANILA, Philippines — China's military and coast guard presence in South China Sea waters claimed by the Philippines nearly doubled last month, Manila said Thursday.Beijing claims most of the strategic waterway despite an international ruling that its assertion has no legal basis, and confrontations between Philippine and Chinese ships have in some cases led to collisions resulting in injuries and damage.In September, Manila monitored 101 Chines…
Philippines says Chinese presence in disputed waters nearly doubles
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