Philippines Sees Resurgence of Chinese Ships in Disputed Waters
Chinese coast guard ships blocking the path of Philippine coast guard ship in the disputed South China Sea last month.
Photographer: Ted Aljibe/AFP/Getty Images
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The Philippine armed forces said it’s doubling efforts on maritime surveillance after detecting a “resurgence” of Chinese vessels around the West Philippine Sea.
After the military successfully drove away 50 Chinese militia vessels in July, such vessels returned late August after its patrols left the area, the armed forces said in a statement. There was also “massive harvesting” of corals in disputed waters, it said.