While its sister ship is on a “friendly visit” in Manila, another Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) vessel was spotted roaming Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal, according to a maritime expert.

A Chinese Coast Guard ship prespres to anchor at Manila port on January 14, 2020, for a port call. Members of Chinese Coast Guard are in the Philippines to conduct inaugural joint maritime exercises between the two countries. / AFP / STR

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