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Navy: Chinese vessels within Pagasa Island 'normal, expected'
The Philippine Navy considers the presence of Chinese coast guard and maritime militia vessels near Pag-asa Island as "normal and expected."
Navy spokesperson Rear Admiral Roy Vincent Trinidad stated that these vessels are often in the area due to its proximity to Subi Reef.
Subi Reef is an atoll in the Spratly Islands, located about 26 kilometers southwest of Pag-asa Island.
While Subi Reef is within the Philippines' extended continental shelf, it lies outside their exclusive economic zone.
During a civilian mission to the West Philippine Sea, two China Coast Guard vessels shadowed a coalition ship approximately 54 nautical miles off Palawan.
Radio challenges were exchanged between the Chinese and Philippine sides during this encounter.
The 'Atin Ito' coalition's mission, escorted by two Philippine Coast Guard vessels, is scheduled to conclude near Pag-asa Island on May 30.
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