Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, February 4) — A Philippine Navy warship was monitored and tailed by two Chinese Coast Guard vessels and two Chinese maritime militias near Mischief Reef – a low-tide elevation located in the Spratly Islands, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) confirmed Saturday.
PCG spokesperson Commodore Armand Balilo said the Chinese maritime militia “fishing vessels/boats” even conducted an intercept course toward the Philippine Navy warship.
On Feb. 1, BRP Andres Bonifacio adjusted its course to the west as China maritime militia vessels had closed proximity of about eight kilometers, security innovator Ray Powell reported.
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Two new Chinese security vessels now at Scarborough (Panatag) shoal in the #Philippines' exclusive economic zone. Maritime Militia ship Qiong Sansha Yu 00001 arrived 2 Feb/1730L from Mischief Reef, while #China Coast Guard 3302 arrived 3 hours later from Guangzhou.#southchinasea pic.twitter.com/U7nRoZwN4D
— Ray Powell (@GordianKnotRay) February 3, 2023
