(UPDATE) THE Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) reported on Thursday the sighting of several Chinese ships off Ayungin Shoal (Second Thomas Shoal), while China Coast Guard 5901 — the world's largest coast guard ship — was seen off Escoda Shoal (Sabina Shoal).
THE Armed Forces of the Philippines reported on Thursday the sighting of several Chinese ships off Ayungin Shoal , while China Coast Guard 5901 — the world's largest coast guard ship — was seen off Escoda Shoal .The sightings occurred after the Philippines and China agreed to deescalate tensions in the West Philippine Sea through a bilateral consultation mechanism meeting in Manila.
The military said the China Coast Guard and Chinese maritime militia vessels were deployed in a two-line blockade formation near Ayungin.On Wednesday, 23 Chinese vessels were spotted off Panganiban Reef .The 12,000-ton China Coast Guard 5901 was sighted just 600 meters away fromBRP Teresa Magbanua on Thursday.The same ship was seen last month near Pag-asa Island , Ayungin Shoal, Patag Island and Lawak Island .
Blockade Formation Seen Near Ayungin
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