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2 Chinese warships monitored in Basilan Strait: military
2 Chinese warships monitored in Basilan Strait: military
MANILA – The Armed Forces of the Philippines on Friday said it monitored Chinese warships off the Basilan Strait on June 6.
MANILA – The Armed Forces of the Philippines on Friday said it monitored Chinese warships off the Basilan Strait on June 6.
“The AFP, through the Naval Forces Western Mindanao monitored the presence of two PLA Navy vessels—a training ship with bow number 83 and an amphibious transport dock with bow number 999—passing through the Basilan Strait within the Zamboanga Peninsula,” the military said in a statement.
“The AFP, through the Naval Forces Western Mindanao monitored the presence of two PLA Navy vessels—a training ship with bow number 83 and an amphibious transport dock with bow number 999—passing through the Basilan Strait within the Zamboanga Peninsula,” the military said in a statement.
“In accordance with standard operating procedure, the AFP dispatched BRP Domingo Deluana (PG905) to shadow and monitor the passage of the two PLA Navy vessels,” it added.
“In accordance with standard operating procedure, the AFP dispatched BRP Domingo Deluana (PG905) to shadow and monitor the passage of the two PLA Navy vessels,” it added.
The escorting vessel also issued a standard challenge to the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy vessels.
The escorting vessel also issued a standard challenge to the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy vessels.
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According to the AFP, one of the vessels, Qi Jiquang (BN 83), responded that it was conducting normal navigation from its last port of call in Dili, Timor-Leste en route to Dalian, China.
According to the AFP, one of the vessels, Qi Jiquang (BN 83), responded that it was conducting normal navigation from its last port of call in Dili, Timor-Leste en route to Dalian, China.
The Basilan Strait is recognized as an international sea lane, which allows innocent passage of vessels from various nations.
The Basilan Strait is recognized as an international sea lane, which allows innocent passage of vessels from various nations.
“The AFP remains vigilant in monitoring all activities within our maritime zones and is committed to ensuring the safety and security of our waters,” the AFP said. “We continue to uphold international maritime laws while safeguarding our territorial integrity.”
“The AFP remains vigilant in monitoring all activities within our maritime zones and is committed to ensuring the safety and security of our waters,” the AFP said. “We continue to uphold international maritime laws while safeguarding our territorial integrity.”
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