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Chinese vessels ‘swarming’ off Pag-asa island due to bad weather
Over 90 Chinese militia and fishing vessels were observed near Pag-asa Island in the West Philippine Sea earlier this week, the largest "China vessel swarm" witnessed in the region.
Philippine Coast Guard spokesperson Commodore Jay Tarriela attributed the swarming to bad weather conditions that compelled the vessels to anchor near the island.
However, Tarriela stated that the number of Chinese ships has since decreased to over 30.
Despite the decrease, the PCG official noted that the presence of Chinese vessels within the country's territorial waters remains a concern.
He added that the PCG and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) are religiously challenging these vessels and informing them that they are within Philippine territorial waters.
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