BEIJING/MANILA: The Philippines condemned China's coast guard and 'maritime militia' on Friday (Sep 8) for what it described as 'illegal, aggressive and destabilising' behaviour towards its boats during a routine rotation and resupply mission in the South China Sea. Vice Admiral Alberto Carlos said that de
BEIJING/MANILA: The Philippines condemned China's coast guard and"maritime militia" on Friday for what it described as"illegal, aggressive and destabilising" behaviour towards its boats during a routine rotation and resupply mission in the South China Sea.
The Philippines task force for the South China Sea, an inter-agency government body, said in a statement the supply boats had reported"harassment, dangerous manoeuvres, and aggressive conduct" of Chinese vessels as they carried out a"legitimate" operation. It said its vessels followed the Philippine vessels and issued a stern warning, repeating China's"firm" opposition to the transportation of"illegal" construction materials.
Manila has rejected Beijing's calls for it to tow the World War II-era warship off the atoll, which lies within the Philippines' exclusive economic zone. The Philippines' name for the atoll is Ayungin, while China refers to it as Renai Reef.
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