The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has monitored the unauthorized presence of a Chinese-flagged research vessel in the vicinity northeast of Viga, Catanduanes.
Taiwan s Ministry of National Defence has reported multiple instances of Chinese military aircraft and naval vessels operating near Taiwan s borders. In one incident, ten Chinese military aircraft and seven naval vessels were detected, with some crossing into Taiwan s air defence identification zone (ADIZ). Taiwan responded by deploying its own aircraft, naval ships, and air defence missile systems to monitor the situation. This escalation is part of China s ongoing use of gray zone tactics, which aim to achieve security objectives without direct use of force.
India s recent test of the Agni-5 missile, capable of targeting nearly all of China, was closely watched by a Chinese research vessel off the Indian coast. This monitoring raises concerns about the collection of sensitive data. This is not the first time Chinese vessels have been spotted near the Indian coast before missile tests, leading to speculations about India s missile capabilities and regional security. The presence of Chinese vessels in the region highlights the ongoing strategic dynamics between India and China.
The Philippine Coast Guard accuses Chinese vessels of dangerous manoeuvres during a patrol near a disputed reef, escalating tensions in the South China Sea
The Philippine Coast Guard has accused Chinese vessels of engaging in "dangerous" manoeuvres on Sunday (Feb 11) while on a nine-day patrol close to a reef off the coast of Southeast Asia.
The Philippine vessel BRP Teresa Magbanua was sent out early in the month of February to patrol waters surrounding Scarborough Shoal, which is a productive fishing area in the South China Sea, and also ensure the safety of Filipino fishermen.
China took the reef from the Philippines in the year 2012, and since then, it has been a flashpoint between both countries.