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Chinese Ships Surround Island Disputed With Philippines, Satellite Images Show

Satellite images obtained by Reuters on Thursday show a build-up of Chinese civilian vessels near contested Thitu Island, Manila's key outpost in the South China Sea, but a senior Philippine navy officer said they are "not a cause for concern".

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Chinese ships near island disputed with Philippines, satellites show

Thitu is a strategically important island from which Manila monitors Chinese vessels and aircraft in the busy waterway.

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West Philippine Sea: Large fleet of Chinese ships seen in Pagasa Island

An “extraordinarily large” fleet of Chinese ships were spotted inside the territorial sea of Pagasa Island, a West PH Sea monitor said.

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Chinese ships gather near island disputed with Philippines

Vice Admiral Alfonso Torres, chief of the Philippines’ Western Command, said it was common for “maritime militia” ships to gather in the area. Manila, the Pentagon and foreign diplomats say such vessels work with the Chinese coast guard and navy to strengthen Beijing’s presence in disputed waters.

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Satellite Photos Capture Chinese Ship Swarm Near US Ally's Territory

Philippines-held Thitu island is the only naturally occurring Spratly Islands feature to host a civilian population.

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Chinese vessels seen in Pagasa Island now down to 30, says PCG exec

MANILA, Philippines — The number of Chinese maritime militia vessels in Pagasa (Thitu) Island in the West Philippine Sea (WPS ...

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Tensions Rise with Chinese Vessels Near Thitu Island

Satellite images show a significant presence of Chinese civilian vessels near Thitu Island in the South China Sea, prompting ...

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More than 80 Chinese vessels spotted near Pag-asa Island

At least 83 Chinese militia and fishing vessels were observed near Pag-asa Island in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) on ...

A Remote Island Outpost that is Part of a Geopolitical Fight (Encore)

In an episode we first brought you in April, we go to southeast Asia and the Spratly Islands. Ownership of those island are ...

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Philippine forces retake an island in mock combat as China’s navy watches

THITU ISLAND, South China Sea (AP) — Philippine forces have staged drills that included seizing an island in the South China Sea as Chinese navy ships kept watch from a distance. Philippine ...

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