In 3 separate showdowns, Chinese ships challenged research vessels in Philippine EEZ — think tank

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The CCG 5203, CG 5001, and Legend on March 26

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MANILA, Philippines — In a bid to control maritime activity within its invalid nine-dash line, Beijing has challenged vessels conducting marine research in the Philippines' exclusive economic zone in the West Philippine Sea, according to a report.

 

Washington-based Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative (AMTI) reported three separate rounds of Chinese coast coast guard and militia harassing vessels in the Philippine EEZ.

 

"Beijing giving the Marcos admin a preview of what it can expect," AMTI Director Gregory Poling said on Twitter.

 

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