Philippines alarmed after China sends ‘monster ship’ to disputed shoal
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines accused China on Tuesday of intimidating its fishermen at a disputed South China Sea shoal, and normalizing an “illegal presence,” after Beijing sent its largest coast guard vessel into Manila’s maritime zone.
Videos Shows US Ally Monitoring China's 'Monster Ship'
The 12,000-tonne vessel has reportedly been operating within the Philippines' exclusive economic zone for three days.
Philippines protests China’s deployment of ‘monster ship’ in maritime zone
Philippines National Security Council spokesperson said Manila was surprised by China’s ‘increasing aggression’.
Philippines condemns presence of China's 'monster ship'
Philippine officials on Tuesday criticized China's deployment of a "monster ship" inside Manila's exclusive economic zone.
Philippines threatens legal action after Chinese coast guard ship sails in disputed South China Sea
The Philippines has threatened international lawsuits against China for the action, which it says is another sign of the country's ongoing aggression in the area.
China’s ‘Monster’ Ship Back in Disputed Waters, Philippines Says
The Philippines said a huge Chinese coast guard ship widely known as the “Monster” has returned to its exclusive economic zone in the South China Sea, prompting its own coast guard vessel to approach and issue a radio challenge.
Philippines protests presence of ‘monster ship’ amid fears of status quo shift in South China Sea
The Philippines has lodged a diplomatic protest over the presence of Chinese coast guard vessels, including a “monster ship”, in its claimed exclusive economic zone, amid fears that Beijing wants to alter the status quo in the South China Sea.
China's deployment of 'monster ship' alarming, says Philippine security official
The Philippines said China's deployment of its largest coast guard vessel inside Manila's exclusive economic zone (EEZ) was alarming and clearly meant to intimidate fishermen operating around a contested shoal in the South China Sea.
Philippines Intercepts Chinese Coast Guard's 'Monster'
The Philippine coast guard has been monitoring its Chinese counterpart's largest vessel, the 12,000 CGC 5901 (AKA "the Monster"), which for days has been operating in the Southeast Asian country's exclusive economic zone.
US Ally Challenges Chinese Ships As Dispute Flares Up
China's 12,000-ton "Monster" vessel has since taken advantage of the Philippine Coast Guard ship's departure for repairs.
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