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Military spots more Chinese vessels in West Philippine Sea in early August
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) reported 122 Chinese vessels in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) from July 30 to August 5, 2024, an increase from the 104 vessels observed the previous week.
These vessels included Chinese maritime militia, China Coast Guard ships, and People's Liberation Army Navy ships.
The AFP observed these ships in various locations including Bajo de Masinloc, Ayungin Shoal, Pag-asa Islands, Escoda Shoal, and Rozul Reef.
Among the observed vessels was China's multi-purpose oceanographic research vessel Ke Xue San Hao near Escoda Shoal.
Philippine Navy spokesperson Rear Admiral Roy Vincent Trinidad stated that the overall presence and actions of these Chinese vessels in the WPS are illegal, sometimes coercive, aggressive, and deceptive.
AFP spokesperson Col. Francel Padilla noted that the number of Chinese vessels fluctuates weekly, possibly due to weather conditions.
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