The AFP presented slides showing the most recent locations of Chinese research vessels in waters within or close to the Philippines.
Xiang Yang Hong 03 reportedly stayed for nine days northwest of Vigan City in Ilocos Sur, while Xiang Yang Hong 06 stayed for 19 days until finally being monitored 226 nautical miles northeast of Guiuan, Eastern Samar." ]: l5 J. s* P! P
One more Chinese vessel was spotted inside the waters of Mindoro, but it seemed to be tailing another warship from another nation.
"Reports received show that another Chinese vessel, Jiangkai, with bow number 525, has been monitored within the Philippine territorial waters, particularly in the vicinity of the Mindoro Strait on April 23, 2017. The ship is believed to be shadowing the US Navy ship USS Stethem, which is conducting routine operations in the area," Santos said.
Chinese fishing vessels have also been increasing in number, said the AFP in two places, Scarborough Shoal in Zambales and Subi Reef, one of China's seven manmade islands and the one near the Philippines' Pag-asa Island.
菲律宾军方展示了最近几天接近或进入菲律宾水域的中国科考船位置的幻灯片。
据报道,向阳红03在南伊罗戈省维甘市西北呆了九天。而向阳红06呆了19天,直到最后被发现在东萨马省的Guiuan东北226海里。
一艘中国船只在民都洛海域被发现,但它似乎是尾随另一个国家的另一艘战舰。
“收到的报告显示,一艘中国军舰,江凯级舷号525,一直被监控在菲律宾领海内,特别是2017年4月23日在民都洛海峡附近。被认为是跟踪美国海军DDG-63史蒂森号,是进行区域内的常规操作。”Santos说。
菲律宾军方称,黄岩岛和渚碧礁中国渔船数量也大幅增加。 |
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