A China Coast Guard (CCG) vessel blocked a Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Sources (BFAR) ship on its technique to BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal within the West Philippine Sea in late June, in line with Washington-based suppose tank Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative (Amti).
The incident came about on June 27, or nearly per week after the Chinese language coast guard warned troops at BRP Sierra Madre of “penalties” if it makes “bother,” which Philippine authorities construed to consult with the transport of building and restore supplies to the rusty and grounded warship.
Automated identification system knowledge instructed that the Philippine vessel was “denied entry” to Ayung…
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