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INQToday: DND: China’s move in WPS a ‘serious escalation of illegal activities’
Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. condemned China's actions following a collision between Philippine and Chinese vessels near Ayungin Shoal on Sunday, calling it a "serious escalation" of China's "illegal" activities in the West Philippine Sea (WPS).
He stated that the incident occurred within the Philippines' 200-mile exclusive economic zone (EEZ), where China has no jurisdiction, authority, and right to conduct any operations.
The collision happened during a regular and routine Rotation and Resupply (RORE) mission to BRP Sierra Madre when a Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) ship made "dangerous blocking maneuvers."
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. convened a special command conference with national security and defense officials to discuss the incident.
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) summoned Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Huang Xilian over the incident.
In response, China urged the Philippines anew to remove the BRP Sierra Madre from Ayungin Shoal.
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The Philippine Navy vessel BRP Benguet issued radio challenges to China Navy Ship 621 (PLAN 621) for conducting dangerous maneuvers, including an attempt to cross its path near Pag-asa Island in the West Philippine Sea on October 13.
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The United States, Canada, and the European Union have condemned China's actions in Ayungin Shoal where Chinese vessels collided with Philippine assets during a resupply mission.
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The Philippines has filed a diplomatic protest against China after Chinese ships collided with Philippine vessels during a resupply mission to Filipino troops at Second Thomas Shoal.
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