The Philippine Coast Guard has entered its third week of actively challenging its Chinese counterparts, including a 12,000-ton “monster” China Coast Guard cutter within the country’s exclusive economic zone off Western Luzon.

The Chinese monster ship reportedly moved away from the Philippine coast as another China Coast Guard (CCG) vessel took its place. Footage shows the CCG vessel 5901 lurking in Philippine waters as the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) BRP Gabriela Silang circled it some 95 nautical miles off the Philippine shoreline,

The Philippines alleges Chinese activities, including dredging, coral harvesting, and the construction of artificial islands, have caused significant and irreversible damage to coral reefs and marine biodiversity. China has accused the Philippines of causing damage to the Second Thomas Shoal by intentionally grounding a warship there in 1999.

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) ordered a Chinese vessel to leave Philippine waters. Footage shows the PCG BRP Suluan issuing a radio challenge to China Coast Guard (CCG) vessel 3103 seen lurking 70 nautical miles off Zambales province,

A Philippine security official says China is “pushing us to the wall” with growing aggression in the disputed South China Sea and warned that “all options are on the table” for Manila’s response, including new international lawsuits.

Taipei Bureau The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has vowed to continue its efforts to challenge China’s increasing presence in the South China Sea, asserting its determination to prevent Beijing from normalising illegal maritime patrols.