07.04.2021, 21:18
https://warisboring.com/philippines-expr...a-vessels/
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Philippines expresses ‘deep concern’ over 250 Chinese maritime militia vessels
SOUTH CHINA SEA (March 8, 2009) Two Chinese trawlers stop directly in front of the Military Sealift Command ocean surveillance ship USNS Impeccable (T-AGOS-23), forcing the ship to conduct an emergency “all stop” in order to avoid collision. The incident took place in international waters in the South China Sea about 75 miles south of Hainan Island. The trawlers came within 25 feet of Impeccable, as part of an apparent coordinated effort to harass the unarmed ocean surveillance ship. (U.S. Navy photo/Released)
The Philippines on Wednesday expressed “deep concern” as more Chinese vessels have been sighted in wider areas of the South China Sea, despite the government’s earlier demand for their withdrawal.
A Philippine task force reported that 250 Chinese maritime militia vessels were seen on March 29 in Whitsun Reef and five other islands and reefs.
In a statement, the Philippines expressed “deep concern over the continuing unlawful presence (swarming) of the Chinese Maritime Militia (CMM), which did not pull out and have remained in Julian Felipe (Whitsun) Reef and are now in other areas.”