Philippines Vows to Keep Exposing Chinese Incursions in South China Sea

A Chinese coast guard ship with bow number 5201 blocks Philippine coast guard ship BRP Malapascua as it maneuvers to enter the mouth of the Second Thomas Shoal, locally known as Ayungin Shoal, in the South China Sea on April 23, 2023. Aaron Favila/AP Photo

The Philippines will keep exposing Chinese ship incursions in the South China Sea as part of its strategy to drive Chinese forces out of its territorial waters, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said on July 9.

PCG spokesman Jay Tarriela said this would prompt the international community to criticize China’s actions and prevent Chinese vessels from occupying Philippine-controlled islands in the disputed waters.