Philippine Coast Guard Cutters, Chinese Warship Almost Collide in South China Sea

BRP Malapascua (MRRV-4402)

A People’s Liberation Army Navy corvette challenged two Philippine Coast Guard cutters during a patrol in the South China Sea, according to officials in Manilla.

The Philippine Coast Guard ships also reported aggressive maneuvers by China Coast Guard vessels, in addition to identifying over 100 Chinese Maritime Militia ships operating in the area of its patrol, according to the release.

PCG patrol vessels BRP Malapascua (MRRV-4402) and BRP Malabrigo (MRRV-4403) patrolled...

https://news.usni.org/2023/05/01/philippine-coast-guard-cutters-chinese-warship-almost-collide-in-south-china-sea

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