Chinese coast guard ships maneuvered dangerously close to two PCG ships supporting a Philippine Navy resupply mission in Ayungin Shoal in the West Philippine Sea last week. | FMangosingINQ /PDI
The CCG 4203 “deliberately” cut off BRP Malabrigo at one point, forcing it to slow down to avoid a collision. The Chinese ship came within “less than 100 yards” of the PCG vessel while radio challenges were exchanged, Tarriela said.“In their attempts to hinder passage and discourage our PCG vessels from approaching Ayungin Shoal, the China Coast Guard vessels have flagrantly disregarded the Convention on the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea,” he added.
Six Chinese militia vessels were also spotted at the northeast entrance of the shoal as if to serve as a barricade to prevent the PCG ships from entering, Tarriela said. In addition, two People’s Liberation Army-Navy vessels were monitored in the vicinity of the shoal during the mission. “The PCG is alarmed about the presence of two PLA-N vessels in Ayungin Shoal. It is particularly alarming because the Philippine Navy’s naval operation is solely intended for humanitarian purposes. Despite this, the Chinese are deploying their warships, which raises even greater concerns,” he said.
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