Tensions skyrocket as 'provocative' Beijing swarms region with 'militia'.
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Tensions skyrocket as 'provocative' Beijing swarms region with 'militia'.
THE PHILIPPINES has accused Beijing of "provocative action" in the South China Sea, after hundreds of fishing boats were spotted in waters claimed by Manila.
Delfin Lorenzana, Philippine defence chief, demanded China recall more than 200 fishing vessels, from a South China Sea reef it claims. Mr Lorenzana believes they are armed with militia. China has previously been accused of violating international law in sending its vessels to waters claimed by other Asia-Pacific countries.
The Philippines’ coast guard reported around 220 armed fishing vessels were moored at Whitsun Reef, which Manila calls Julian Felipe Reef, on March 7.
Mr Lorenzana issued a statement condemning the presence of the boats in the Philippines-claimed portion of the South China Sea.
The Philippines’ coast guard reported around 220 armed fishing vessels were moored at Whitsun Reef, which Manila calls Julian Felipe Reef, on March 7.
Mr Lorenzana issued a statement condemning the presence of the boats in the Philippines-claimed portion of the South China Sea.
A Philippine cross-government task force stated on Saturday China’s presence in the area raises concern about overfishing and the destruction of the marine environment.
Philippines security officials believe the fishing boats are manned by Chinese military-trained personnel.
Foreign Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr tweeted the Philippines would only file a protest against the Chinese incursion “if the generals tell me".
He added: “In my watch, foreign policy is the fist in the iron glove of the armed forces.”
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THE PHILIPPINES has accused Beijing of "provocative action" in the South China Sea, after hundreds of fishing boats were spotted in waters claimed by Manila.
Delfin Lorenzana, Philippine defence chief, demanded China recall more than 200 fishing vessels, from a South China Sea reef it claims. Mr Lorenzana believes they are armed with militia. China has previously been accused of violating international law in sending its vessels to waters claimed by other Asia-Pacific countries.
The Philippines’ coast guard reported around 220 armed fishing vessels were moored at Whitsun Reef, which Manila calls Julian Felipe Reef, on March 7.
Mr Lorenzana issued a statement condemning the presence of the boats in the Philippines-claimed portion of the South China Sea.
The Philippines’ coast guard reported around 220 armed fishing vessels were moored at Whitsun Reef, which Manila calls Julian Felipe Reef, on March 7.
Mr Lorenzana issued a statement condemning the presence of the boats in the Philippines-claimed portion of the South China Sea.
A Philippine cross-government task force stated on Saturday China’s presence in the area raises concern about overfishing and the destruction of the marine environment.
Philippines security officials believe the fishing boats are manned by Chinese military-trained personnel.
Foreign Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr tweeted the Philippines would only file a protest against the Chinese incursion “if the generals tell me".
He added: “In my watch, foreign policy is the fist in the iron glove of the armed forces.”
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