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Philippines Confronts China’s ‘Monster’ Ship in Disputed Waters
China’s increasing presence in the South China Sea has sparked concern among neighboring nations. Last month, Beijing conducted large-scale military drills near Scarborough Shoa
Philippines deploys maritime and air assets to monitor China's 'monster ship'
The Philippines has deployed air and sea assets of its military and coast guard in its exclusive economic zone to monitor China's largest coast guard vessel, calling the ship's presence an act of Chinese "intimidation,
Chinese navy helicopter hovers over Philippine Coast Guard vessel as China's monster ship lingers in Philippine waters
A Chinese navy helicopter hovered over a Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vessel as China's monster ship lingered in Philippine waters. Footage shows the People's Liberation Army-Navy (PLA-N) aircraft with tail number 47 circling above the PCG BRP Cabra monitoring the gargantuan China Coast Guard (CCG) vessel 5901 some 70 nautical miles off Zambales province on January 7.
China replaces 'monster ship' off Zambales, says PCG
China's largest Coast Guard vessel has begun to sail away from the waters off Zambales after loitering there for four days, only to be replaced by another Chinese ship in what authorities call a calculated move to maintain Beijing's illegal presence in the area.
China sends replacement for ‘monster ship’ loitering in Philippine backyard
CHINA’S biggest coast guard vessel has left the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone (EEZ) in the South China Sea and was set to be replaced by another ship, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said on Wednesday.
Philippines raises alarm over ‘monster’ Chinese vessel near its waters
China has accused the Philippines of repeated encroachment in its waters. China with its largest navy in the world claims most of the South China Sea, a key conduit for $3 trillion of annual ship-borne trade, as its own territory, with a massive coast guard presence in and around the EEZs of neighbours Vietnam, the Philippines, and Malaysia.
9 China Coast Guard vessels patrolling PH EEZ – US maritime expert
Nine large China Coast Guard (CCG) vessels, including the “monster ship” were “patrolling” in the Philippine exclusive economic zone.
Videos Shows US Ally Monitoring China's 'Monster Ship'
The 12,000-tonne vessel has reportedly been operating within the Philippines' exclusive economic zone for three days.
Philippines Confronts China’s ‘Monster’ Ship in Disputed Sea
The Philippines has accused a giant Chinese coast guard vessel it dubbed as the “Monster” of maintaining an “illegal presence” in its exclusive economic zone as Beijing ramps up activities in the disputed South China Sea.
New China Coast Guard vessel approaches Zambales as 'monster ship' moves away
The PCG has been monitoring the "monster ship" since last Saturday, when it was spotted by the Dark Vessel Detection system 54 nautical miles off Capones Island in Zambales.
China's 'monster ship' near Zambales 'grave concern' - Palace | INQToday
Malacaang expresses "grave concern" over the presence of China's so-called monster ship off the coast of Zambales, adding that the Philippines is actively challenging its presence.
Risk of South China Sea face-off with Manila higher in air than water: Chinese observer
Warning from top maritime analyst Hu Bo comes as China intensifies efforts to assert claims over disputed, busy waterway.
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