Despite Philippines' demand for withdrawal, China Coast Guard vessel 5901 (the 'monster ship') remains near Zambales. Philippine Coast Guard monitors vessel, maintains protective distance. Tensions escalate as China asserts sovereignty over disputed South China Sea.
China Coast Guard (CCG) vessel 5901, known as the 'monster ship,' persisted in its presence near Zambales' coast on Wednesday, disregarding the Philippines' demand for its withdrawal. The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) stated that its vessel, BRP Gabriela Silang, had been closely tracking the 'illegal' deployment of the Chinese vessel.
Commodore Jay Tarriela, PCG spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea (WPS), emphasized that the CCG vessel's movements lacked continuity and expediency, failing to meet the criteria for exercising the right of innocent passage.Tarriela asserted that BRP Gabriela Silang had effectively maintained a protective position, keeping the CCG at an average distance of 60-70 nautical miles from the Philippine coastline through skillful seamanship. He mentioned that the CCG had issued a radio challenge against BRP Gabriela Silang, alleging a violation of the Convention on the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972 (COLREGs). However, Tarriela countered that Beijing's claim ignored the more critical issue of the China Coast Guard's illegal presence within the Philippines' Exclusive Economic Zone.He stressed that the PCG's close maneuvering was crucial to prevent the CCG vessel from approaching the Zambales coast further. Tarriela stated that the PCG first confirmed the Chinese vessel's presence near Capones Island on January 4th. The PCG remains dedicated to safeguarding the nation's maritime interests and will continue to monitor and address any threats to its maritime jurisdiction, sovereign rights, and sovereignty in the WPS. On Tuesday, the Philippines lodged a diplomatic protest and urged China to withdraw its 'monster ship' from Philippine waters. National Task Force - West Philippine Sea (NTF-WPS) spokesperson Jonathan Malaya expressed alarm over the ship's presence and emphasized their clear request and demand for its withdrawal. He added that they would assess China's response and proceed accordingly.Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun defended their ship's intrusion into Philippine territory on Tuesday, reiterating China's historical and legal claims to the South China Sea. He stated that China's patrols and law enforcement activities in the area are lawful and justified. Guo urged the Philippines to cease all infringement activities, provocations, and false accusations, calling for an end to actions that jeopardize peace and stability in the South China Sea. Tensions persist as Beijing claims almost all of the South China Sea, a vital maritime route for over $3 trillion in annual shipborne commerce, including areas claimed by the Philippines, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Brunei. In 2016, an international arbitration tribunal in The Hague ruled in favor of the Philippines over China's claims in the South China Sea, finding them to have 'no legal basis.' China, however, has not recognized this decision
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