Chinese vessels near PH-occupied islands confirmed — US think tank

Credit to Author: DEMPSEY REYES| Date: Wed, 17 Apr 2019 08:55:12 +0000

THE presence of Chinese fishing vessels near Philippine-occupied islands within the Spratly Group of Islands (Kalayaan Island Group) is confirmed, a Washington-based think tank said. In its report titled“Still Under…READ

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Chinese ships ‘standing by’ in disputed waters must leave after filing of diplomatic protest — Palace

Credit to Author: The Manila Times| Date: Tue, 02 Apr 2019 12:01:08 +0000

HUNDREDS of Chinese vessels reportedly stationed around the Pag-asa Island in the disputed West Philippine (South China) Sea should immediately leave after the government filed a diplomatic protest, Malacanang said…READ

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Foreign ships circling PH-occupied island, confirms military chief

Credit to Author: The Manila Times| Date: Mon, 01 Apr 2019 09:03:38 +0000

ARMED Forces Chief Benjamin Madrigal Jr. on Monday confirmed the presence of foreign vessels, including Chinese ships, around Pag-asa (Thitu) Island but downplayed their number as mere “sightings.” Speaking in…READ

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