Manila Bulletin
PH Navy: 163 Chinese ships spotted in WPS amid increased hostilities
The Philippine Navy (PN) monitored an increase in Chinese vessels in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) from August 20 to 26, with 163 ships observed.
This is a rise from the 129 vessels logged the previous week.
The observed vessels included 6 People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) ships, a significant increase from 2, and 127 Chinese Maritime Militia Vessels (CMMVs), a rise from 98.
Two China Coast Guard Vessels (CCGVs) were also present, a decrease from 7.
There was a marked increase in Chinese vessels at Escoda (Sabina) Shoal, where PCG and BFAR ships were subjected to coercive and aggressive actions.
Other monitored locations include Pag-asa Island with 35 Chinese vessels, Ayungin Shoal with 23, Bajo de Masinloc with 18, and Iroquois Reef with 17.
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