Chinese Maritime Militia

Philippine Forces Spot 48 Chinese Fishing Vessels Guarded by Warships in Its EEZ

Chinese fishing vessels in the Philippine EEZ. Philippine Coast Guard Photo

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) sighted 48 Chinese fishing vessels around the Philippines Economic Exclusion Zone in the South China Sea on June 30, the service announced Friday.

A Philippine Navy (PN) Brittan Norman Islander patrol aircraft spotted a large number of Chinese fishing vessels over the Iroquois Reef during patrols, the AFP Western Command said via Facebook on Friday. There were 48 Chinese fishing...

https://news.usni.org/2023/07/07/philippine-forces-spots-48-chinese-fishing-vessels-guarded-by-warships-in-its-eez

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