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Philippines alarmed after China sends ‘monster ship’ to disputed shoal
The move comes against the backdrop of rising tension between the Philippines, a U.S. treaty ally, and Beijing.
Philippines condemns presence of China's 'monster ship'
Philippine officials on Tuesday criticized China's deployment of a "monster ship" inside Manila's exclusive economic zone.
Philippines alarmed over China 'monster ship' moving closer to land
Philippines vows not to back down from Beijing's increasingly aggressive South China Sea patrols which it says were moving alarmingly close to the country's coast. National Maritime Council Spokesman Jonathan Malaya says in a press conference that China is "increasing aggression" by deploying "monster ship" China Coast Guard vessel 5901 about 77-nautical-miles off the coast of the Philippines' largest island.
Philippines Says Alarmed By Chinese Ships Moving Closer To Shore
The Philippines said Tuesday it was alarmed by Chinese coast guard patrols which are growing closer to the country's shore.
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.
Philippines Tells China to Remove ‘Monster’ Ship Near Shore
The Philippines has raised alarm over a huge Chinese vessel moving closer to its western coast facing the South China Sea, underscoring fresh tensions arising shortly before US President-elect Donald Trump takes office.
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 alter the status quo in the South China Sea.
China’s ‘monster’ ship returns to West Philippine Sea
China’s largest coast guard vessel, nicknamed “The Monster,” returned to the West Philippine Sea over the weekend, according to the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG). The PCG accused Beijing of trying to “normalize” such deployments to change the current situation in the area.
China is pushing the Philippines `to the wall’ with aggression in the South China Sea, Manila says
A Philippine security official says China is “pushing us to the wall” with growing aggression in the disputed South China Sea ...
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 ...
Japan, Philippines, US vow to deepen cooperation in face of China's behaviour
Japan, the Philippines and the United States vowed to further deepen cooperation under a trilateral arrangement in the face ...
China ‘pushing Philippines to the wall’ with aggression in South China Sea
Officials warned that ‘all options are on the table’ for Manila’s response, including new international lawsuits.
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PH ramps up surveillance in WPS amid China's presence in economic zone
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US, Japanese, Philippine leaders discussed China's behavior in South China Sea, White House says
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Landmark Japan-Philippines troop deployment pact nears the finish line
Observers have speculated that Shigeru Ishiba’s government might be delaying ratification to avoid antagonising China.