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Deceptive, misleading, AFP says of China's latest allegation in SCS
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) stated that they will not dignify what they called "misleading claims" by China regarding a vessel collision near Ayungin Shoal.
AFP Public Affairs Office chief Colonel Xerxes Trinidad emphasized that the core issue is China's illegal presence and actions within the Philippines' exclusive economic zone (EEZ), which infringes upon Philippine sovereignty.
Trinidad asserted that the AFP would not disclose operational specifics concerning the resupply mission at Ayungin Shoal, as it is within the country's EEZ.
The AFP spokesperson indicated that the continued aggressive actions by the China Coast Guard are escalating regional tensions.
Neither Malacañang, the Philippine Coast Guard, nor the National Task Force on the West Philippine Sea (NTF-WPS) have issued comments on the alleged incident.
The AFP's statement came after the China Coast Guard disclosed the collision incident involving Philippine and Chinese vessels.
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