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Chinese Ships Near Scarborough Shoal During PH Fuel Mission to Fishermen
The Philippine Coast Guard reported that Chinese Coast Guard and Navy vessels were spotted near Scarborough Shoal, but a fuel distribution mission by Philippine government vessels to fishermen was completed without incident. Previous missions had seen Chinese vessels use water cannons.
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- Chinese Ships Near Scarborough Shoal During Philippine Fuel Aid Mission
Chinese Coast Guard and People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) ships were sighted near Scarborough Shoal (Bajo de Masinloc) while the Philippine government conducted a mission to deliver fuel assistance to Filipino fishermen. The Philippine Coast Guard confirmed the mission was completed without incident.