Philippines alarmed after China sends ‘monster ship’ to disputed shoal
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines accused China on Tuesday of intimidating its fishermen at a disputed South China Sea shoal, and normalizing an “illegal presence,” after Beijing sent its largest coast guard vessel into Manila’s maritime 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 protests China’s deployment of ‘monster ship’ in maritime zone
Philippines National Security Council spokesperson said Manila was surprised by China’s ‘increasing aggression’.
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 deployment of 'monster ship' alarming, says Philippine security official
The Philippines said China's deployment of its largest coast guard vessel inside Manila's exclusive economic zone (EEZ) was alarming and clearly meant to intimidate fishermen operating around a contested shoal in the South China Sea.
Nat'l Maritime Council to China: Withdraw 'monster ship' from PH EEZ | INQToday
The National Maritime Council is urging the Chinese government to withdraw its'monster ship' from the Philippine's exclusive economic zone.
Map Shows Chinese 'Monster Ship' Movements in South China Sea
Newsweek reached out to the Philippine Coast Guard and Chinese Foreign Ministry with written requests for comment. Why It ...
Philippines threatens legal action after Chinese coast guard ship sails in disputed South China Sea
The Philippines has threatened international lawsuits against China for the action, which it says is another sign of the ...
Philippines protests presence of ‘monster ship’ amid fears of status quo shift in South China Sea
The Philippines has lodged a diplomatic protest over the presence of Chinese coast guard vessels, including a “monster ship”, in its claimed exclusive economic zone, amid fears that Beijing wants to ...
US Ally Challenges Chinese Ships As Dispute Flares Up
China's 12,000-ton "Monster" vessel has since taken advantage of the Philippine Coast Guard ship's departure for repairs.
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Japan calls for easing of tensions amid China's actions in SCS
Japan on Wednesday called for a lowering of tensions amid China's actions in the South China Sea, which includes parts of the ...
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Chinese ships in PH waters spark protest
THE National Maritime Council (NMC) on Monday condemned the continued illegal presence of Chinese ships within the ...
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PH ship blocks Chinese vessel from encroaching into economic zone
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vessel BRP Teresa Magbanua stopped an incursion by China Coast Guard (CCG) vessel near the ...