Three Chinese warships were spotted by the Armed Forces of the Philippines in the West Philippine Sea, raising concerns about China's assertiveness in the South China Sea. The Western Mindanao Command (WestMinCom) identified the vessels as a Renhai-class Cruiser Guided Missile, a Jiankai-Class Frigate II, and a Type 903 Fuchi-Class Replenishment Oiler. The Philippine Navy also reported monitoring Chinese warships near Bajo de Masinloc, a disputed feature within the Philippines' exclusive economic zone (EEZ). Both the WestMinCom and Philippine Navy are closely monitoring the situation, deploying assets to track the vessels and challenge their presence.
A crew member of BRP Jose Rizal monitors the presence of a People's Liberation Army-Navy warship by China in the West Philippine Sea on Feb. 3, 2025.
The WestMinCom identified the Chinese warships as a Renhai-class Cruiser Guided Missile, a Jiankai-Class Frigate II, and a Type 903 Fuchi-Class Replenishment Oiler which navigated through Mindoro Strait towards Sulu Sea. On Feb. 3, the Philippine Navy said three Chinese warships, including a Jiankai-Class Frigate II identified as"Dali" , were monitored near Bajo de Masinloc, which is located 124 nautical miles from Zambales and within the 200-nautical mile exclusive economic zone of the Philippines but is being claimed by China.
Navy vessels were also dispatched by Joint Task Force “Poseidon”, the WestMinCom’s lead maritime security arm, “to challenge and shadow the said PLA Navy vessels as they pass through WMC’s area of responsibility.”
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