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PH Navy: More China coast guard, naval ships spotted in WPS
The Philippine Navy reported a surge in Chinese naval, coast guard, and research ships in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) from August 6 to 12, with a total of 92 vessels observed, a decrease from the previous week's 122.
This included nine People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) ships, 13 China Coast Guard (CCG) vessels, and two research ships monitored.
However, the number of Chinese maritime militia (CMM) vessels saw a significant increase, with 68 observed compared to 106 in the preceding week, with specific features like Bajo de Masinloc, Ayungin Shoal, and Pagasa Islands being noted.
Two Chinese research vessels, including the Ke Xue San Hao, were tracked in Ayungin Shoal and Patag Island, with Ke Xue San Hao previously loitering in Escoda Shoal and traversing critical areas.
The large CCG vessel 5901, nicknamed 'The Monster,' has departed Escoda Shoal after over a month and has been replaced by CCG 5303.
Additionally, four Chinese maritime militia ships entered the Luzon Strait between August 9 and 11, possibly violating Philippine archipelagic sovereignty.
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