The largest maritime vessel of the China Coast Guard (CCG) was not too long ago noticed contained in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), based on a US maritime safety professional.
Former US Air Force official and ex-Defence Attaché Ray Powell stated on Twitter that China’s “monster ship” was seen along with greater than 30 Chinese militia vessels on the Ayungin Shoal — effectively throughout the Philippines’ unique financial zone, based on a report on “24 Oras Weekend.”
GMA Integrated News sought remark from the Department of National Defense, the National Security Council, and the Chinese Embassy, however they’ve but to difficulty statements.
In July 2016, the UN Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague, based mostly on a case filed by the Philippines, junked China’s nine-dash line idea claiming everything of the South China Sea.
The historic ruling upheld the Philippines’ claims within the highly-contested territory based mostly on its unique financial zone supplied below the 1982 UNCLOS.
China didn’t take part within the authorized proceedings and continues to not acknowledge the arbitral tribunal’s determination. — Sundy Mae Locus/DVM, GMA Integrated News
Source: www.gmanetwork.com
