Chinese research ships enter PH waters

(RENEWAL) The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has confirmed the continued presence of three Chinese naval research vessels operating in and near the Philippines’ Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), raising concerns about unauthorized activities in the country’s waters.

The vessels, identified as Xiang Yang Hong 3, Jia Geng and Xiang Yang Hong 10, were initially spotted on November 17, 2024, 257 nautical miles northeast of Santa Ana, Cagayan. Although this is outside the 200 nautical mile exclusive zone of the Philippines, further monitoring revealed their encroachment into Philippine waters.