2 Chinese vessels spotted off Palawan near Balikatan site

[Starmix]

Two Chinese naval vessels were spotted off Palawan near an area where Philippine, US, and French warships were holding joint sail – on their last day yesterday – as part of the Balikatan exercises. The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), for its part, said it was monitoring the activities of the Chinese-flagged research vessel Shen Kuo reportedly sighted traversing Philippine waters.

Western Command (Wescom) spokesman Capt. Ariel Joseph Coloma said Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) vessels with bow numbers 793 and 167 were spotted four to five nautical miles from the area where the Philippine, US, and French ships were engaged in Multilateral Maritime Exercise (MME) some 33 nautical miles northwest of Quezon, Palawan.

The ships involved in the MME were the Philippine Navy’s BRP Ramon Alcaraz, BRP Davao del Sur, US Navy landing ship dock Harpers Ferry, and the French Navy frigate Vendemiaire. The five-day exercise showcased the participants’ coordination in a simulated formation sailing scenario and documented operations through proper photographic techniques for military purposes.

The participants also performed a Surface Gun Exercise, which tested the participating navies’ live-fire capabilities and communication skills in a challenging environment. The action of the Chinese entry on Ph waters is alarming.

 

[Augusta]

This should be alarming what's the essence of these Chinese vessels?

 

[Starmix]

This should be alarming what's the essence of these Chinese vessels?

These vessels are observing. They thought that Ph has alliances. They are always harassing the Ph fishermen.

 

[Augusta]

These vessels are observing. They thought that Ph has alliances. They are always harassing the Ph fishermen.

So what's the government doing about the harassment. I think this is a form of bullying

 

[Starmix]

So what's the government doing about the harassment. I think this is a form of bullying

The government called the Chinese embassy and assured the government that there's nothing malicious ongoing, but they're liars.

 

[Augusta]

The government called the Chinese embassy and assured the government that there's nothing malicious ongoing, but they're liars.

Oh wow, so how would your own government tackle this to keep them away

 

[Starmix]

Oh wow, so how would your own government tackle this to keep them away

They're staying there, they have building in the island which is 100 meters away from the Philippines while theirs 1000 meters away from the Philippines. They're crook. Our government remains calm.

 

[magnus2022]

Chinese government is fond of keeping their neighbors on red alert especially the ones that are friendly to western countries. Chinese government know how to use power to create fear and urgency. Through this action, they will understand and forcast your readiness to respondcin time of war.!

 

[Starmix]

The Chinese ambassador to the Philippines assured the Ph President that there's no ongoing conflict. We're hoping here of their respect for the Filipino people.

 

[Augusta]

They're staying there, they have building in the island which is 100 meters away from the Philippines while theirs 1000 meters away from the Philippines. They're crook. Our government remains calm.

It is good if the calmness would help so that they're no chaos or attacks whatsoever

 

[Starmix]

It is good if the calmness would help so that they're no chaos or attacks whatsoever

Yes, before and now the PH presidents keep silent but in depth strive hard not to let the case escalate to avoid chaos and panic.

 

[eLdavis]

This should be alarming what's the essence of these Chinese vessels?

Probably just to install fear on others, I guess they are eager for war.

 

[Augusta]

Probably just to install fear on others, I guess they are eager for war.

Yes, I believe it is for them to instill fear which I see it as cowardice on their part