Philippine coast guard says China ship conducting illegal marine survey within EEZ

Upgrade to High-Speed Internet for only ₱1499/month!

Enjoy up to 100 Mbps fiber broadband, perfect for browsing, streaming, and gaming.

Visit Suniway.ph to learn

This April 13, 2021 photo released by the Philippine Coast Guard shows China Coast Guard ship with bow number 5203 in the West Philippine Sea. (Philippine Coast Guard/Released)

MANILA — The Philippine Coast Guard accused China on Monday of conducting illegal marine scientific research activities within the country’s exclusive economic zone.

The PCG said it has deployed a vessel and aircraft to challenge and escort the Chinese research vessel Tan Suo 3 out of the EEZ, after it was detected entering it on May 1.

—Reporting by Karen Lema; Editing by John Mair