Metro Manila, Philippines — Chinese ships were seen in the Philippine Rise east of the country, but the Navy said these just passed to avoid a storm.
In a post on X, maritime expert Ray Powell said two Chinese research ships have entered the country’s exclusive economic zone.
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Philippine Rise: Two of 🇨🇳#China's research ships–Xiang Yang Hong 03 & Zhang Jian–entered the 🇵🇭#Philippines' exclusive economic zone off its eastern seaboard last night.
Neither has yet entered a survey pattern so their purpose in being there is so far unclear. pic.twitter.com/u7lQL6PwTE— Ray Powell (@GordianKnotRay) November 5, 2024
