On May 11, the Philippines deployed ships to a disputed area in the South China Sea, where it accuses China of building an artificial island. The Philippine Coast Guard is committed to maintaining a presence at Sabina Shoal to prevent Chinese reclamation activities. China, on the other hand, denies these accusations, calling them groundless. The situation has escalated with the deployment of dozens of Chinese coast guard and militia vessels to block a civilian protest flotilla from the Philippines heading towards the Scarborough Shoal. The flotilla, organized by the civilian group Atin Ito, aims to assert the Philippines' sovereign rights over the area. The Chinese Coast Guard has been conducting regular training and law enforcement activities in the disputed waters, further intensifying the maritime row. Specific deployments include 16 Chinese ships at Pag-asa Island, 8 at Panganiban Reef, 14 at Ayungin Shoal, and 7 at Escoba Shoal.
The China Coast Guard (CCG) intensified on-site surveillance and collected evidence after Philippine vessels illegally gathered in waters adjacent to the Huangyan Dao on Thursday. The CCG lawfully regulated the Philippine vessels at the scene. https://t.co/WkH7qL6cvy
The China Coast Guard conducted a regular training during operations of rights protection and law enforcement in the waters of Huangyan Dao on May 15, 2024. #SouthChinaSea https://t.co/YPVTNuWZO5
Coastguard’s detention powers clarified as activists converge on South China Sea https://t.co/FKHPVlnFcJ via @scmpnews "Detaining" Filipinos in the Philippines Exclusive Economic Zone would be kidnapping because UNCLOS trumps China's unlawful nine-dash-line "historic claims"…
Hundreds of fishermen from the Philippines volunteered to deliver supply to contested territories on wooden boats in the South China Sea. Chinese Coast Guard ships later shadowed them. https://t.co/sCIj6Yftmj
Philippines civilian mission breaches China blockade, reaches Scarborough Shoal https://t.co/eWHb11OhdH
Footage provided by the Atin Ito civil society group shows a China Coast Guard ship on the horizon, as the group's flotilla makes its way to Panatag Shoal, also called Scarborough Shoal or Bajo de Masinloc. Story: https://t.co/xZIqiTScsI https://t.co/qwiNq9Vu17
⚠️ PHILIPPINE GROUP CALLS CIVILIAN MISSION IN SOUTH CHINA SEA A 'MAJOR VICTORY' Full Story → https://t.co/vZKqXbjoUt A Philippine group leading a civilian supply mission in the South China Sea delivered food and fuel to Filipino fishermen despite being shadowed by Chinese…
Over 46 Chinese government vessels have been deployed at the vicinity of Panatag Shoal, also called Bajo de Masinloc or Scarborough Shoal, a feature just 120 nautical miles off the coast of Zambales province in the West Philippine Sea. https://t.co/D0DLvdlR5D
Over 46 Chinese government vessels have been deployed to the vicinity of Panatag Shoal or Scarborough Shoal, ahead of the 'Atin Ito' civilian convoy's voyage to the area. At least 19 of those vessels were in the immediate periphery of the shoal, traditional fishing grounds for… https://t.co/7mKCSxFDAW
In pics: The China Coast Guard (CCG) recently conducted a regular training during operations of rights protection and law enforcement in the waters of Huangyan Dao. https://t.co/u1TB9kgHT4
China has deployed dozens of coast guard & militia vessels to block a Philippine civilian protest flotilla heading toward the Scarborough Shoal. China wants to assert its claims over the shoal, despite it being in the Philippines' exclusive economic zone https://t.co/g0eseNAqOi
ICYMI: Civilian convoy Atin Ito sails to Panatag Shoal | The wRap https://t.co/jFtNHf0CyB
Philippines sends 3 vessels to protect civilian convoy to Scarborough Shoal https://t.co/76qCmJbOzT
About 100 Filipino activists and fishermen, along with journalists, sailed Wednesday to a disputed shoal in the South China Sea, where Beijing's coast guard and suspected militia ships have used powerful water cannons to ward off what they regard as... https://t.co/aPQxclDYwp
#Chinese maritime operations in the #Philippines EEZ - Scarborough shoals 15 May 2024 | #China sent dozens of coast guard & militia vessels toward the disputed atoll in the #SouthChinaSea in order to block a civilian protest flotilla from the Philippines. Another great map from… https://t.co/rJTfkYchkd
#Chinese maritime operations in the #Philippines EEZ - Scarborough shoals 15 May 2024 | #China sent dozens of coast guard & militia vessels toward the disputed atoll in the #SouthChinaSea in order to block a civilian protest flotilla from the Philippines Another great map from… https://t.co/p3yKCWmUhE
Happening now - Chinese coast guard & militia vessels have gathered at The Scarborough Shoals, South China Sea in order to block access to a Philippines civilian flotilla, this visual shows how the large force Beijing has deployed, asserts its territorial ambitions in the region https://t.co/3EA351nXaq
Coalition of civic organizations Atin Ito pushes through with a civilian mission to Panatag Shoal in the West Philippine Sea on Wednesday, May 15. Full story: https://t.co/8OPevDPaiy https://t.co/rHEx4zJRWd
The Chinese coast guard lawfully conducted routine law enforcement activities in the waters near Huangyan Island in the #SouthChinaSea on Wednesday, according to a report from China Central Television. https://t.co/Y4MIXW7MMU
Civilian convoy Atin Ito sails to Panatag Shoal | The wRap https://t.co/V8dBd4In2F
Three coastguard patrol ships, a plane and a navy vessel have been deployed by the Philippines to ensure the safety of around 100 activists and fishermen heading to a disputed fishing area in the South China Sea. 🔗 Read more https://t.co/vNJvu0JVq1
In 2016, China made a goodwill arrangement to allow fishing by small Filipino fishing boats in waters near Huangyan Dao. If the Philippines abuses China’s goodwill & infringes on our territorial sovereignty & jurisdiction, we’ll defend our lawful rights & take countermeasures. https://t.co/y5HiMpK6Tz
As China deploys a larger-than-usual fleet to Panatag Shoal ahead of an independently-organized civilian convoy by the group Atin Ito, Commodore Jay Tarriela says the Philippine government won't dissuade civilian journeys, nor will it be 'deterred' from deploying government ships… https://t.co/J1C8HoixVW
Defiance and Filipino pride. Volunteers shout “Atin ‘to!” as a #China Coast Guard vessel comes close. A Filipino civilian convoy is defying China's blockade of Scarborough Shoal (Bajo De Masinloc) right now. Via @Joseph_Morong 👍🇵🇭👍 https://t.co/0QyfPXMKx1
China Coast Guard conducts drill near waters of Huangyan Island https://t.co/BUozM4doYr
Law-enforcement patrols conducted by the Chinese mainland coast guard authority in the waters around Kinmen are legitimate actions designed to protect the order of operations in the area: spokesperson https://t.co/Srvnc6h9dm https://t.co/iNUhpqGUor
The China Coast Guard conducted normalized law enforcement activities in adjacent waters off Huangyan Island on Wednesday. Philippine vessels illegally entered the Chinese waters in the South China Sea, said the CCG. https://t.co/9HCOx635ox
China has sent dozens of coast guard and maritime militia vessels toward a disputed atoll in the South China Sea, a large show of force aimed at blocking a civilian protest flotilla from the Philippines, as tensions between the countries have flared. https://t.co/IT2gAORwC9
As 'Atin Ito' civilian mission approaches Panatag Shoal, China Coast Guard begins tailing WATCH: Two China Coast Guard vessels – with bow numbers 4108 and 4109 – begin sailing close to the Atin Ito contingent as it sails towards Bajo de Masinloc or Panatag Shoal in the West… https://t.co/iNlQnDCNmp
China Coast Guard begins tailing civilian ships en route to Panatag Shoal WATCH: Two China Coast Guard vessels – with bow numbers 4108 and 4109 – begin sailing close to the Atin Ito contingent as it sails towards Bajo de Masinloc or Panatag Shoal in the West Philippine Sea on… https://t.co/HXngR2vmEH
China conducts normalized law enforcement activities in waters off Huangyan Island https://t.co/ybvpZHAmxd
Video of one of the #China Coast Guard vessels shadowing a #Philippines civilian convoy conducting a resupply mission to Scarborough Shoal (Bajo De Masinloc). https://t.co/CdwvTBfUMP
About 100 Filipino activists and fishermen sail on wooden boats to disputed shoal guarded by China https://t.co/TvSDDa6Ird
A #Philippines Coast Guard flight finds 8 #China Coast Guard vessels, 10 Chinese Maritime Militia vessels and a #PLA Navy warship shadowing a PH civilian convoy conducting a resupply mission to Scarborough Shoal (Bajo De Masinloc). https://t.co/Hbcob54ff4
Filipino activists and fishermen sail in 100-boat flotilla to disputed shoal guarded by China https://t.co/AcE674ItDC
South China Sea: huge civilian Filipino flotilla heads to disputed shoal to ‘assert sovereign rights’ https://t.co/pwZhndrwR0
100-boat convoy of Filipino fishers, activists sets sail to disputed shoal in South China Sea https://t.co/S1JHZFUybB
Civilian group Atin Ito sails towards Panatag Shoal, as fleet of China ships await https://t.co/kJzW12JHYd
Civilian group Atin Ito sails towards Panatag Shoal, as fleet of China ships await https://t.co/rVJuBltCqw via @rapplerdotcom
Filipino Activists and Fishermen Sail in 100-boat Flotilla to Disputed Shoal Guarded by China https://t.co/GTJaIXX47A
"The Philippine Coast Guard said on Saturday it had deployed a ship to Sabina Shoal on the Spratly archipelago, where it accused China of building an artificial island, having documented what it said were piles of dead and crushed coral on the sandbars." https://t.co/LZ8bB9kY8C
China’s maritime forces have begun the process of building additional “large man-made islands” in the South China Sea, according to Philippine officials who announced new patrols to thwart the effort. https://t.co/m760gyMprw
#Philippines Coast Guard vows ‘prolonged presence’ in Sabina Shoal amid #Chinese sightings The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said Saturday it would maintain a “prolonged presence” in Escoda Shoal, commonly known as Sabina Shoal, following the sightings of Chinese vessels and the… https://t.co/kxRPFDIxCY
A comprehensive infographic from @detresfa_ showing the flashpoints between #China & #Philippines The Philippines is facing Chinese encroachment & blockades in virtually all areas of the West Philippine Sea (SouthChinaSea). https://t.co/mKBJY9WowI
🚨 A LOT going on in the South China Sea Is Beijing building another artificial military base? The Philippines fears China has begun to create a more permanent outpost at Sabina Shoal & claims to have evidence they may already be laying the literal groundwork: @GordianKnotRay https://t.co/eoIDrCYXjC
No one wants to start a war over rocks and reefs, but the showdown in the South China Sea is still unfolding. Watch how Beijing, the US and Philippines got here. https://t.co/YgIXFwJ48J https://t.co/AToMrXo7LT
China denies Philippine report of "artificial island" in disputed waters https://t.co/xz0eITXoXS
Philippines Coast Guard ships are patrolling a remote coral atoll in the South China Sea after evidence revealed that China has been secretly attempting to build it up into a new military base ⬇️ https://t.co/5D6S4a7jRF
China may be starting work on another artificial island in South China Sea https://t.co/6I2kKulUt3
This visual attempts to highlight what's going on in the South China Sea between The Philippines & China, clubbing the current focal points of tension between both the nations this map underscores the increasing pressure & maritime aggression Beijing has directed towards Manila https://t.co/brBUnmujrG
Things are starting to look a bit Tense in the South China Sea, with the Filipino Coast Guard and Elements of the Chinese Maritime Militia set to “Face-Off” near the Sabina Shoals. https://t.co/mIPIbv4ob3
The Philippine Coast Guard says it is committed to sustaining a presence in a disputed area of the South China Sea to ensure China does not carry out reclamation activities at the Sabina Shoal. Full story: https://t.co/QaqJvEnwPA https://t.co/g5UbjViG93
Chinese ships head to Panatag Shoal ahead of civilian Atin Ito voyage https://t.co/EGFvKvnMov
A really good map from @detresfa_ showing the Sabina Shoals where #China is attempting to do land reclamation towards building an artificial island, aka military base to control the area. The #Philippines coast guard is taking a stand against Chinese expansionism there and has… https://t.co/SHj5kB00Ph
High tensions in the South China Sea as Philippines promises to deter further land reclamation by China in the disputed waters of the Sabina Shoals - this visual attempts to explain the situation as the Filipino Coast Guard takes a stand against Chinese expansionism https://t.co/HAYyuKZ7WI
💥EXCLUSIVE: China Daily's @MediaUnlock uncovers a plot staged by the Philippines against China. Atin Ito, an NGO funded by the American and Philippine governments, plans to stage a conflict near Huangyan Island. 🔍Watch the video to see how the story will unfold in the next… https://t.co/8eFg2nuCRn
There are no reports from reputable sources that support the claim, which was posted amid rising tensions between the Philippines and China in the South China Sea. #FactCheck #FactsFirstPH https://t.co/9GMXs915jj
Philippine coast guard won’t allow China reclamation at disputed shoal, official says https://t.co/AFklGLDfyO
#China is deploying many ships to blockade Scarborough Shoal (Bajo de Masinloc) ahead of a #Philippine civilian resupply mission on Tuesday that sends supplies to fishermen operating in the area, which is inside the #Philippines exclusive economic zone. China continues to… https://t.co/3xyTDq4J07
Philippine Coast Guard Blocks China's Reclamation Efforts at Sabina Shoal Read More: https://t.co/PwlASKOuCM
The Philippine Coast Guard is committed to maintaining a presence at Sabina Shoal in the South China Sea to prevent China from conducting reclamation activities, according to its spokesperson. https://t.co/s4LPxu2I5a
Philippine coast guard will block China reclamation at disputed shoal, official says https://t.co/5o8MlbuivP
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'S FOREIGN MINISTRY, ON PHILIPPINES REPORTEDLY SAYING CHINA IS BUILDING 'ARTIFICIAL ISLAND" AT DISPUTED ATOLL IN SOUTH CHINA SEA : THE ACCUSATIONS ARE 'GROUNDLESS'
China Coast Guard (CCG) conducted regular training in the waters off China's Huangyan Dao recently. The CCG conducts regular life-saving training to ensure the safety of people as Chinese fishing boats operate in this area.
China Coast Guard conducts regular training in waters off Huangyan Island https://t.co/67kcZKatMn
Spokesperson Jay Tarriela says the Philippine Coast Guard had to make sure it was able to prevent 'China from carrying out a successful reclamation in Sabina Shoal.' https://t.co/SmOu8lOvtO
The Philippine Coast Guard is committed to sustaining a presence in a disputed area of the South China Sea to ensure China does not carry out reclamation activities at the Sabina Shoal, its spokesperson said https://t.co/f7NaYBX9CP
Philippine coast guard won't allow China reclamation at disputed shoal, official says https://t.co/aRdeKpkcdU https://t.co/EIolRpJqW3
#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
Philippines Sends Ships To Disputed Atoll Where China’s Building ‘Artificial Island’ https://t.co/tdc9E3g77N
#Philippines sends ships to disputed atoll where #China building 'artificial #island' https://t.co/ixdcxQVaVX
Philippines Sends Ships to Disputed Atoll Where China Building 'Artificial Island' https://t.co/GkXEouJapE
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
The #Philippines said on Saturday it has deployed ships to a disputed area in the South China Sea, where it accused #China of building "an artificial island" in an escalating maritime row. https://t.co/igE1zsCaOK
Philippines sends ships to disputed atoll where China building ‘artificial island’ https://t.co/6xVXQr0Weg
The Philippines said on Saturday, May 11, it has deployed ships to a disputed area in the South China Sea, where it accused China of building “an artificial island” in an escalating maritime row. READ: https://t.co/IgzfBgZWmz https://t.co/D7LhdhMwg4