MANILA - Two Chinese ships were recently seen operating in the Philippines' exclusive economic zone , a maritime expert said Wednesday.
MANILA - Two Chinese ships were recently seen operating in the Philippines' exclusive economic zone , a maritime expert said Wednesday.
Now we have the Chinese oceanographic survey ship "Zhanjian" operating just 80 nautical miles off the east coast of the Philippines. Is it operating there with Manila's permission? pic.twitter.com/R1lwJrNp3V"I believe this ship is conducting marine scientific research. Based on the track, I'd guess it is placing/recovering instruments ," he said.
Add the Dong Fang Hong 3 to the list of Chinese survey ships operating in the Philippines exclusive economic zone today. Would require Manila’s permission to conduct research there. pic.twitter.com/j8lx96E1tR"Is it operating there with Manila's permission?" Martinson said in a tweet.
Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr., meantime, reiterated he would only rely on information from the military.
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