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CCG ‘monster ship’ driven away anew by PCG
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has once again driven away the China Coast Guard (CCG) vessel CCG-5901, described as a "monster ship," which was sailing closer to the shores of Zambales province.
The PCG's BRP Teresa Magbanua initially spotted CCG 5901, the world's largest coast guard ship, 54 nautical miles from Zambales shores on February 2.
The BRP Teresa Magbanua pushed back CCG 5901 to approximately 120 nautical miles from the coast.
Despite being driven away, the CCG maintained it was performing law enforcement duties on the jurisdictional waters of the People's Republic of China in accordance with law.
The CCG also stated via radio announcement that the Arbitral Award for the South China Sea arbitration is illegal and invalid, and that China neither accepts nor legitimizes it.
Additionally, the CCG asserted that China upholds its territorial sovereignty and maritime rights in the South China Sea and advocates for managing differences through dialogue and cooperation.
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