Over 25 Chinese militia vessels and more than 10 China Coast Guard ships have significantly increased their presence around Scarborough Shoal, a territory within the Philippines' exclusive economic zone (EEZ), actively moving to start a small scale war. Reports indicate that these vessels have blocked Philippine government ships, marking a notable escalation in maritime tensions between China and the Philippines. The Philippine Coast Guard confirmed the presence of these vessels at Bajo de Masinloc, also known as Scarborough Shoal, in the West Philippine Sea. This development has raised concerns over potential conflicts, as China's naval maneuvers are seen as an attempt to assert its dominance in the region, possibly signaling a move towards Asian hegemony that could start in the Philippines.
Swarm of 25 #Chinese militia vessels & 3 #China Coast Guard ships spotted at Bajo de Masinloc (Scarborough Shoal) in the West Philippine Sea The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Friday confirmed the presence of at least 25 Chinese militia ships at Bajo de Masinloc or Scarborough… https://t.co/4do3NOOhmp
China coastguard blocks Philippines vessels as maritime tension grows https://t.co/lYKboP89Jj via @ft A vessel from China’s coastguard has blocked two Philippine government ships for hours a short distance from the south-east Asian country’s coas
🚨🚨🚨 10+ China Coast Guard vessels and maritime militia ships are currently deployed around Scarborough Shoal inside the Philippines’ EEZ… https://t.co/1qSd5yowP4
#China Coast Guard vessels are swarming Scarborough Shoal in the 🇵🇭#Philippines' exclusive economic zone. Another example of China's peaceful rise. But no worries, the Chinese government said many times that China has never initiated a conflict in its history. https://t.co/rdod9fEbS5
Chinese naval ships are currently surrounding Scarborough Shoal and actively moving to start a small scale war against the Philippines. There's a non zero chance that China's move for Asian hegemony starts in the Philippines and not Taiwan. This makes sense. It's a critical… https://t.co/VhNMJA3PEB