PCG deploys assets vs Chinese ship over ‘unauthorized’ research
The Philippine Coast Guard deployed ships and aircraft to challenge a Chinese research vessel. The ship was allegedly conducting unauthorized deep-sea research near Hubo Reef. Surveillance reports showed the vessel was performing diving operations. These activities took place within the Philippines' exclusive economic zone. The Coast Guard acted to protect the country's maritime rights. They monitored the vessel's movements closely. This move responds to unauthorized scientific activities in the West Philippine Sea.
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) deployed aircraft and vessels to challenge a Chinese deep-sea research ship allegedly conducting “unauthorized” marine scientific research near Hubo Reef in the West Philippine Sea. The deployment was followed by surveillance reports that the vessel was conducting diving operations within the country’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ). Upon