Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, January 21) — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Saturday said it has launched a probe into a recent incident in the West Philippine Sea — where a Chinese Coast Guard ship allegedly drove away a Filipino fishing boat in Ayungin Shoal.
The PCG said it has received information from the captain of the Filipino boat that the China-flagged vessel maneuvered towards them while they were fishing in the area on Jan. 9.
“Accordingly, [the Chinese Coast Guard vessel] deployed a rigid hull inflatable boat. The personnel onboard gestured for the Filipino fishermen to leave the area,” the PCG said.
While the Filipino boat left the vicinity, Beijing’s vessel “continued to shadow” them, according to authorities.
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