Chinese vessel performs dangerous maneuvers near Ayungin Shoal
On Wednesday, October 4, a Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) vessel performed dangerous maneuvers near Ayungin Shoal in the West Philippine Sea during a resupply mission to the BRP Sierra Madre.
The CCG ship attempted to block Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vessels and their civilian escort from reaching Ayungin Shoal despite heavy blockade by multiple Chinese militia ships.
Video footage released by Senate President Migz Zubiri showed the dangerous maneuvers, with PCG’s BRP Cabra and BRP Sindangan providing escort while the Philippine Navy’s BRP Ramon Alcaraz provided support nearby.
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