26 Chinese Vessels Monitored in West Philippine Sea: PH Navy
The Philippine Navy reported monitoring 26 Chinese vessels, comprising 19 China Coast Guard ships and 7 People's Liberation Army Navy vessels, in the West Philippine Sea between June 9 and 15. The number decreased from the previous week, but tensions persist.
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