Manila deploys coast guard ship to counter China patrols

PH deploys coast guard ship to counter China patrols

(UPDATE) THE Philippines said Sunday it had deployed a coast guard ship to challenge Chinese patrol boats attempting to "alter the existing status quo" of the disputed South China Sea. Beijing claims most of the strategic waterway despite a 2016 international tribunal ruling that went against it, and there have been frequent clashes or tense standoffs between Philippine and Chinese vessels. Brunei, Malaysia, Taiwan and Vietnam also have claims t…

The majority of cases have occurred in international waters, where ships are allowed to pass through. The situation, however, is worrying Japan

Manila deploys coast guard ship to counter China patrols

A spokesman for the Philippine Coast Guard said the deployment aimed to ensure Chinese patrols "are not normalised, and that this bullying behaviour does not succeed".

China’s ‘monster’ ship back in disputed waters, Philippines says

The Philippines said a huge Chinese coast guard ship widely known as the “Monster” has returned to its exclusive economic zone in the South China Sea, prompting its own coast guard vessel to approach and issue a radio challenge .

China’s ‘monster’ ship back in disputed waters, Philippines says

It is the second time in January that the Philippines has challenged the China Coast Guard vessel.

China's 'Monster' Ship Back in Disputed Waters, Philippines Says

(Bloomberg) — The Philippines said a huge Chinese coast guard ship widely known as the “Monster” has returned to its exclusive economic zone in the South China Sea, prompting its own coast guard vessel to approach and issue a radio challenge.