LIKE BEES TO HONEY This photo shows Chinese fishing vessels swarming off the Iroquois Reef and Sabina Shoal, south of the oil- and gas-rich Recto Bank in the West Philippine Sea. This was taken from an air patrol by the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on June 30, 2023. PHOTO COURTESY OF THE WESTERN COMMAND OF THE AFP

Chinese Vessels Harass Philippine Coast Guard at Escoda Shoal

Explore the escalating tensions in the West Philippine Sea as a Philippine Coast Guard ship faces ongoing harassment from Chinese vessels at Escoda Shoal. Discover the alarming environmental concerns, including signs of coral dredging, which suggest possible reclamation activities. Understand the implications of these developments on the marine ecosystem and the geopolitical landscape.

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