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Two Chinese vessels from the People's Liberation Army Navy were seen passing through Basilan Strait within the Zamboanga Peninsula on Thursday, the Armed Forces of the Philippines said Friday.In a statement, AFP public affairs office chief Colonel Xerxes Trinidad said the Naval Forces Western particularly sighted PLAN’s training ship with bow number 83 and amphibious transport dock with bow number 999.
“The AFP remains vigilant in monitoring all activities within our maritime zones and is committed to ensuring the safety and security of our waters,” he said.“We continue to uphold international maritime laws while safeguarding our territorial integrity,” Trinidad added.Tension between the Philippines and China has intensified in the past months following maritime incidents in the West Philippine Sea, notably the harassment by Chinese vessels of Philippines vessels performing resupply missions.
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