Philippines, China tackle ‘monster ship’ incursions at Xiamen meeting

MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines on Thursday, January 16, expressed its “serious concern” over the incursions of China Coast Guard (CCG) vessels, including the so-called “monster ship,” in the Philippines’ maritime zones during a Bilateral Consultation Mechanism on the South China Sea (BCM) in Xiamen, China. 

“The Philippines expressed serious concern regarding recent incidents in the South China Sea, particularly the activities of CCG 5901 and CCG 3103 in Philippine maritime zones...