MANILA, Philippines: At least six Chinese maritime militia (CMM) ships were monitored inside Ayungin Shoal in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) while another from the China Coast Guard (CCG) was spotted shadowing Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vessels on another resupply mission in the area.

CCG 5205 followed BRP Cabra and BRP Sindangan as it moved past Escoda (Sabina) Shoal, United States maritime security expert Ray Powell said on Saturday.

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