Chinese ship surveying reefs, shoals in WPS

By Franco Jose C. Baroña

Aug 04, 2024 12:22 am

(UPDATES) A CHINESE research vessel came within just 40 nautical miles (74 kilometers) from Palawan late Friday, according to a US-based maritime monitor in the South China Sea.

The Ke Xue San Hao, a Chinese research vessel, has been surveying the areas south and east of the Escoda (Sabina) Shoal in the West Philippine Sea since July 25, according to SeaLight.

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