MANILA: The Philippines' military chief on Tuesday (Oct 10) dismissed as "propaganda" a statement by China's coast guard that said it had driven away a Filipino navy gunboat from around a dispute
Chinese Coast Guard boats close to the floating barrier are pictured on Sep 20, 2023, near the Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea, in this handout image released by the Philippine Coast Guard on Sep 24, 2023.
"China's coast guard was there and made a challenge. But the navy ship proceeded on its course, and was not driven away. It was doing its mission: Maritime patrol," Armed Forces of the Philippines chief Romeo Brawner told reporters.China's coast guard said earlier it had taken"necessary measures" to drive away the gunboat out of the Scarborough Shoal after it ignored repeated warnings.
The area lies within the Philippines' exclusive economic zone, but China claims it has"indisputable sovereignty" over what it calls Huangyan Island, and its adjacent waters.Last month, the Philippine coastguard said it had cut a 300m floating barrier installed by China that blocked access to the shoal.
Ties between the Philippines and China have soured since Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos took office last year. Marcos has deepened ties with Washington, allowing access to additional bases including military facilities in the northern regions near Taiwan. We know it's a hassle to switch browsers but we want your experience with CNA to be fast, secure and the best it can possibly be.
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