“In some features of the West Philippine Sea, we can already see some of the changes of behavior of the Chinese Coast Guard. Before they were aggressive all over the West Philippine Sea,” Tarriela said in an interview with ANC. read more:
The Philippine Coast Guard said Thursday it has seen some improvement in China’s behavior in parts of the West Philippine Sea after its coast guard were exposed as harassing Philippine ships inside the country’s exclusive economic zone.
But the PCG also noted that the Chinese Coast Guard is particularly aggressive in the Ayungin Shoal, which China calls “Ren’ai Reef.” The PCG’s latest assessment followed yet another incident in Ayungin Shoal where Chinese vessels harassed Philippine ships in a recent support mission. In recent years, China has built artificial islands on reefs while constructing military facilities and airstrips.
“We had a constructive discussion on promoting defense and military relations between China and the Philippines, and maintaining peace and stability in the region,” the envoy added. In a statement, the Japanese Embassy in Manila accused the Chinese Coast Guard of committing “aggressive actions” when it blocked the path of the Philippine ship.
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