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AFP 'concerned' over Chinese carrier flotilla in PH Sea
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) expressed concern over the presence of a Chinese carrier strike group, including the Shandong aircraft carrier, a guided missile destroyer, and a frigate, operating in the Philippine Sea.
The AFP noted the Shandong Carrier Strike Group's deployment, which was observed conducting flight deck operations, with concern.
AFP spokesperson Col. Francel Margareth Padilla emphasized the importance of regional peace and stability and urged all parties to adhere to international laws, particularly the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).
The AFP remains committed to safeguarding the nation's maritime interests and territorial waters through continued vigilance.
Additionally, the AFP is monitoring reports of a bilateral exercise between China and Russia in the Philippine Sea.
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