AFP spots 36 Chinese vessels around key features in West Philippine Sea

MANILA, Philippines – The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said on Tuesday that it monitored a total of 36 Chinese vessels at key features in the West Philippine Sea this week, more than the 27 ships monitored last week. AFP spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea Rear Adm. Roy Vincent Trinindad, who now serves as a reservist, said the ships were tracked from May 19 to May 25 across four areas: Panatag Shoal, Ayungin Shoal, Escoda Shoal, and Pag-asa Island. Most of the vessels were present in Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal, with 19 vessels— 10 People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) warships and nine […]...

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