The Chinese Coast Guard announced that it removed the warship belonging to the Philippine Navy in the South China Sea from the waters around the Scarborough Shoal, where there is a sovereignty dispute between the two countries.
Coast Guard Command Spokesperson Gan Yu stated in his statement that the Chinese intervened in the Philippine warship sailing near the area called “Huangyan Island”.
Stating that the ship did not return despite numerous warnings, Gan said, “China Coast Guard took the necessary measures to remove the ship from the area in accordance with the law, and the ship was followed and forced to change its route.” said.
Philippine Chief of Staff General Romeo Brawner Jr. He stated that authorities were investigating the alleged incident, but “thought it was ‘China’s propaganda’ rather than a real encounter.”
The Philippine Coast Guard announced on September 25 that the 300-meter-long floating barrier installed at the southeastern entrance of the shallow area controlled by China was removed.
Scarborough Shoal, a triangular-shaped sea dam with a lagoon in the middle, is located in the eastern South China Sea, 120 nautical miles (222 kilometers) from Luzon Island in the northern Philippines.
On the other hand, the Second Thomas Shoal, which is part of the Spratly Islands of the South China Sea and controlled by the Philippines, also causes tension between the two countries.
The Chinese Coast Guard’s use of pressurized water on a Philippine supply ship approaching the region on August 6 brought the countries into conflict.
The Philippines announced on October 4 that it managed to deliver supplies to the Philippine forces in the region, despite the obstacles of the Chinese coast guard ships and by overcoming the blockade created by these ships.
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