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PCG flags Chinese research ships
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is monitoring two Chinese research vessels, Xiang Yang Hong 302 and Tan Sou Er Hao, for potentially conducting unauthorized marine scientific research within the Philippines' exclusive economic zone (EEZ).
The Xiang Yang Hong 302 was detected 180 nautical miles off Rizal, Palawan, having departed Hainan, China on May 1, and is equipped with remotely operated vehicles and underwater drones.
The Tan Sou Er Hao was spotted 130.5 nautical miles off Burgos, Ilocos Norte, having departed Hainan on May 8, and has similar capabilities to the Xiang Yang Hong 302.
PCG Spokesperson Jay Tarriela stated that these activities within the Philippine EEZ constitute a violation of international law without Philippine government permission.
Tarriela also noted that these research vessels are considered dual-use and are reportedly intended for use by the People's Liberation Army Navy for oceanographic missions, potentially serving military purposes such as submarine navigation.
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