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Chinese research vessel spotted in Philippine exclusive economic zone

Original: BREAKING: The Philippine Coast Guard confirms that the Chinese research vessel JIA HAI KE 7 has entered the Philippine e

The Philippine Coast Guard says the Chinese research vessel Jia Hai Ke 7 has entered the Philippine exclusive economic zone. A Filipino aircraft spotted the ship 38 nautical miles off Itbayat and repeatedly challenged it by radio, demanding it explain its presence. The incident adds to a string of maritime encounters between the two countries in the disputed South China Sea.

Why now: Tensions between the Philippines and China over activity in the South China Sea are escalating.

Philippine Coast GuardJia Hai Ke 7ChinaItbayatSouth China Sea

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• BREAKING: The Philippine Coast Guard confirms that the Chinese research vessel JIA HAI KE 7 has entered the Philippine exclusive economic zone (EEZ). A Filipino plane spotted the vessel 38 nautical miles off Itbayat, challenging it multiple times over radio and demanding that · visegrad24 · 1.1K

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