Philippines deploys new coast guard ship to contested Sabina Shoal
The Philippines plans to send a new vessel to replace the Coast Guard vessel Teresa Magbanua, which has returned to Sabina Reef. China had demanded the withdrawal of the Teresa Magbanua, claiming it was “illegally stranded” on Sabina Reef. The Chinese Coast Guard criticized the Philippines' actions as a serious violation of its territorial sovereignty. […]
Chinese and Philippine ships collide near disputed Sabina Shoal in South China Sea | South China Sea
Chinese and Philippine vessels collided on Monday near disputed shallow waters in the South China Sea, both countries said. The two countries blamed each other for the incident near Sabina Reef. China and the Philippines have been engaged in a series of standoffs in the strategic maritime area in recent months, including over a warship […]
