Diplomacy
PCG Drives Away Chinese Research Vessel Off Batanes
The Philippine Coast Guard successfully compelled the Chinese research vessel "Jia Hai Ke 7" to withdraw from the Philippines' exclusive economic zone off Itbayat, Batanes, after it was found conducting illegal marine scientific research. This incident occurred as the Philippines reiterated its rejection of China's expansive maritime claims at the UN General Assembly.
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