Philippine coast guard intercepts Chinese vessel in South China Sea

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Philippine coast guard intercepted a Chinese vessel operating near the Spratly Islands in the South China Sea. The Chinese research vessel Xiang Yang Hong 33 was observed conducting unauthorized marine research operations near Iroquois Reef, a disputed area. This incident occurs amid joint military exercises involving the Philippines, the United States, and Japan, highlighting ongoing territorial disputes in the region.


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