From an X publish of Ray Powell
MANILA, Philippines — Two Philippine vessels have been reportedly intercepted by two China Coast Guard (CCG) vessels inside the neighborhood of Scarborough Shoal on Monday, in response to a United States maritime knowledgeable.
Ray Powell, director of SeaLight — a program of Stanford College’s Gordian Knot Heart for Nationwide Safety Innovation — additionally stated that six Chinese language maritime militia ships “arrange blocking positions” close to the placement of the 2 CCG vessels and two Philippine ships.
“Two Philippines Coast Guard (PCG) and one Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Sources ships deployed 25 to 30 nm (nautical miles) east of Scarborough Shoal immediately,” stated Powell in a publish on X.
READ: PCG confronts China Coast Guard on unlawful patrol off Zambales
“BRP Bagacay and BRP Datu Pagbuaya have been intercepted by two China Coast Guard as a 3rd and 6 maritime militia ships arrange blocking positions,” he added.
Two 🇵🇭#Philippines Coast Guard & one Bureau of Fisheries & Aquatic Sources ships deployed 25-30nm east of Scarborough Shoal immediately. BRP Bagacay & BRP Datu Pagbuaya have been intercepted by 2 🇨🇳#China Coast Guard as a 3rd & 6 maritime militia ships arrange blocking positions. pic.twitter.com/dFQOiYTTCM
— Ray Powell (@GordianKnotRay) March 24, 2025
Reporters sought the PCG’s affirmation concerning the report, nevertheless it has but to answer as of posting time.
Beijing’s continued aggression was primarily based on its assertion of sovereignty over nearly all the South China Sea, together with a lot of the West Philippine Sea, because it continues to reject the 2016 arbitral ruling that successfully dismissed its claims and dominated in favor of Manila.
Your subscription couldn’t be saved. Please strive once more.
Your subscription has been profitable.
For complete protection, in-depth evaluation, go to our particular web page for West Philippine Sea updates. Keep knowledgeable with articles, movies, and knowledgeable opinions.
