Philippines accuses Chinese coast guard of blocking law enforcement mission near Thitu
- The Philippine Coast Guard said Chinese Coast Guard vessels blocked and shadowed a Philippine operation investigating suspected dynamite fishing near Pag-asa Island.
- The suspected fishing vessel escaped toward Zamora Reef, while the Philippine team stopped its pursuit for safety and returned safely.
- The Coast Guard said the incident would be referred to the Department of Foreign Affairs.
- Separately, the Armed Forces of the Philippines said a Chinese J-16 flew close to a Philippine C-208 during a patrol near Bajo de Masinloc, creating an aviation safety risk.
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AlKhaleej TodayPhilippines says China harassed its forces twice in 24 hours at South China Sea flashpoints
MANILA, Oct 4 — The Philippines accused China’s military and coast guard today of harassing Filipino government aircraft and boats in two areas of the disputed South China...
Today, the Philippines accused the Chinese Coast Guard of obstructing a Philippine law enforcement operation against a foreign fishing vessel suspected of using dynamite in fishing near Theto Island in the South China Sea.
Philippines accuses China of harassing patrols in disputed waters
The Philippines has charged China with harassment in the South China Sea, involving a Chinese fighter jet and a Filipino military aircraft. The incident took place near Scarborough Shoal during a routine patrol.
Tarriela calls out CCG over blocking dynamite fishing response
A Philippine inter-agency maritime law enforcement team was unable to respond to a reported destructive fishing incident near Pag-asa Island after China Coast Guard (CCG) vessels blocked and shadowed the Philippine boats, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said Sunday.
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