Tag results for: South China Sea
Chinese Coast Guard Vessels Shadow Philippine Survey Vessel Near Scarborough Shoal
Two China Coast Guard (CCG) vessels are shadowing a Philippine survey vessel, the BRP H Ventura, as it conducts its hydrologic survey north of Scarborough Shoal.
A Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vessel, the BRP Gabriela Silang, is also escorting the survey vessel as it is conducting the survey.
One of the CCG vessels sailed less than 2 nautical miles (1.85 km)...
Chinese Coast Guard Vessels Harass Philippine Vessels Near Rozul Reef
Two Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) vessels harassed Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) vessels near Rozul Reef on April 4th.
The incident occurred when the two CCG vessels began to harass the Philippine fishing boats that volunteered to support the joint PCG-BFAR operation at the shoal. The operation involved the PCG and BFAR ships...
The Philippines, Australia, Japan, and the U.S. will Conduct Naval Exercise in South China Sea
Australia, Japan, the Philippines, and the United States will conduct a Maritime Cooperative Activity (MCA) in the Philippines’ Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) today, April 7, 2024. The Australian Ministry of Defence, the Philippine Department of National Defense, and the U.S. Defense Department issued a joint statement confirming they will conduct the exercise on April 6th.
The statements said the four...
U.S., Japan, Philippines to Engage in Joint South China Sea Naval Patrols
On March 29, Politico reported that the U.S., Japan, and the Philippines have planned to engage in joint naval patrols in the South China Sea sometime later this year, according to a U.S. Official and a foreign diplomat familiar with the planning.
This comes as the leaders of all three nations are having a trilateral summit on April 11. This...
Taiwanese Lawmakers Plan Trip to Taiwanese Island in the Spratlys
On March 23, Taiwan News reported that a number of Taiwanese lawmakers had planned a trip to Taiping Island, which is claimed and controlled by Taiwan. The group of lawmakers is to be made up of members from the KMT and the Taiwan People's Party.
The lawmakers will tour the island to inspect defense facilities, returning to Taiwan the same...
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