Philippines files diplomatic protest over Chinese harassment at Ayungin

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This handout photo taken on February 6, 2023 and released by the Philippine Coast Guard on February 13 shows how close the Chinese Coast Guard vessel with bow number 5205 was to BRP Malapascua while the PCG was on a rotation and resupply mission.

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MANILA, Philippines (Updated 3:18 p.m.) — The Philippines has lodged another diplomatic protest against China over "aggressive activities" by the China Coast Guard against Philippine vessels in the vicinity of Ayungin Shoal. 

 

The protest was sent to the Chinese Embassy in Manila on Tuesday, a day after the Philippine Coast Guard recounted how BRP Malapascua (MRRV-4403) was shadowed, blocked, and flashed by a military-grade laser by CCG vessel 5205 in an incident on February 6. 

 

The Philippines said the "acts of aggression" are "disturbing and disappointing" as the incident comes weeks after President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.'s state visit to China.

 

Full Story: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2023/02/14/2244906/philippines-files-diplomatic-protest-over-chinese-harassment-ayungin

 

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