Philippines Accuses China of Illegal Research Near Reef
The Philippine Coast Guard spotted the Chinese research vessel Xiang Yang Hong 33 conducting unauthorized operations near Iroquois Reef on May 6. Manila claims the activity violates its sovereign rights while Beijing maintains the mission is a legitimate ecological survey.
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The Philippines accused China of conducting unauthorized marine research near Reed Bank on Thursday morning. A Philippine Coast Guard aircraft spotted the Xiang Yang Hong 33 research vessel during a maritime patrol on May 6. One Chinese Coast Guard vessel and 13 Chinese maritime militia ships were also present near Iroquois Reef.
