Recent reports highlight China's ongoing reclamation activities in the South China Sea, raising concerns over the environmental and geopolitical implications. The Philippine Coast Guard noted 'small-scale reclamation' at Sabina Shoal, also known as Escoda, attributing these actions to China. Additionally, maritime assessments in March revealed severe degradation of coral reefs around Pag-asa Island, with evidence suggesting the damage is man-made. The presence of Chinese ships in various parts of the Philippines' exclusive economic zone (EEZ) further underscores the scale of these activities. Notably, 16 Chinese ships were observed at Pag-asa Island, 8 at Panganiban Reef, 14 at Ayungin Shoal, and 7 at Escoba Shoal, located just 75 nautical miles from Palawan.
#FMsays It is futile for Manila to spread disinformation to smear China and attempt to mislead the international community, FM spokesman Wang Wenbin said after #Philippine coast guard accused China of building an artificial island on Xianbin Reef. Wang also urged Manila to stop… https://t.co/zjfkvguB71
The Department of Foreign Affairs says it will look into any reports of illegal and unlawful activities by diplomatic officials. This comes after Chinese officials released a recorded phone call with a Filipino general about a supposed agreement to ease tensions in Ayungin Shoal.… https://t.co/o268L1L45I
The Department of Foreign Affairs says it will look into reports of illegal and unlawful activities by diplomatic officials. This comes after Chinese officials released a recorded phone call with a Filipino general about a supposed agreement to ease tensions in Ayungin Shoal. https://t.co/kYY5phF6Fl
China's alleged reclamation attempt in Escoda Shoal a security threat — analyst https://t.co/G0blbVaERd
The Philippines’ Department of Foreign Affairs says it will “look into any reports of illegal and unlawful activities” by foreign diplomats, following China’s threat to release a recording of a purported call on a supposed South China Sea deal. https://t.co/1DO4zHF5JN
The Department of Defense says it will look into any reports of illegal and unlawful activities by diplomatic officials. This comes after Chinese officials released a recorded phone call with a Filipino general about a supposed agreement to ease tensions in Ayungin Shoal. https://t.co/D6l7jooLG3
The China Coast Guard carried out a rescue exercise recently in waters off Huangyan Island in the #SouthChinaSea, China Central Television reported on Monday. https://t.co/vjXQAdVEiu (Video: Weibo@玉渊谭天 ) https://t.co/llSXi16F5T
China Coast Guard conducts regular training in waters off Huangyan Island https://t.co/67kcZKatMn
Philippines Monitors China's Reclamation 75 Miles from Palawan, Cites Coral Damage Read More: https://t.co/dCrddsIwhc
CCG conducts regular training in waters off Huangyan Island https://t.co/nHzOgWgiuI
#SouthChinaSea Report - May 13-2024 Signs of #Chinese land reclamation in Sabina (Escoda) Shoal just 75 nautical miles (140 Km) from Palawan Island, #Philippines If Sabina Shoal becomes another Chinese artificial island aka military base, it would help China to block the… https://t.co/IA0UcQEPaZ
A confused Trump says Chinese president Xi Jinping has “ships circling” Beijing. He likely confused Beijing with Taiwan. Also from last night's rally, Trump called President Carter, “Jimmy Connors.” Trump is not well. https://t.co/BHyMxbLsDU
Another #Chinese artificial island in the making in the #SouthChinaSea Escoda Shoal, just 75 nautical miles from the coast of Palawan in the #Philippines EEZ. https://t.co/o9zcyhADql
China has "ships circling" Beijing? That's quite an achievement, given Beijing is surrounded by land. https://t.co/8iv17zM3j3
China has deployed vessels and divers to explore a shoal for reclamation in the disputed South China Sea, according to the Philippines https://t.co/uZHUJn9C3D
12 Chinese vessels conduct drills in waters off Kinmen https://t.co/9PEcBneRLU
Xi has ships circling Beijing. 🤔 https://t.co/ACpx2EmmEh
A confused Trump says Chinese president Xi Jinping has “ships circling” Beijing (Beijing is the landlocked capital of China) https://t.co/WoPLfVlUbU
Great pics from @daily_maritime show the pervasive #Chinese encroachment of the #Philippines EEZ ⚡️Pag-asa Island (Thitu Reefs): 16 🇨🇳 ships ⚡️Panganiban Reef (Mischief Reef): 8 🇨🇳 ships ⚡️Ayungin Shoal (Second Thomas Shoal): 14 🇨🇳 ships ⚡️Escoba Shoal (Sabina Shoal): 7 🇨🇳 ships https://t.co/x3he2XWV1l
#Philippines sounds alarm about coral reef damage related to #China’s reclamation activities Maritime assessment in March shows coral reefs on Pag-asa Island severely degraded, with debris around the area indicating the damage is man-made. China’s reclamation activities and… https://t.co/Vvqj7OkevI
Philippine Coast Guard spokesperson Commodore Jay Tarriela says there had been 'small-scale reclamation' of the Sabina Shoal, which Manila calls Escoda, and that China was 'the most probable actor.' READ: https://t.co/wHu99NWNsV
Coral reefs in distant cays of Pag-asa Island damaged for ‘several years already’ – scientist https://t.co/UamOnm4fbV