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China Coast Guard Intensifies Patrols, Clashes with Philippine Vessels

2/28/2026

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The China Coast Guard (CCG) intensified patrols near Huangyan Dao to assert sovereignty.
On February 21, the China Coast Guard reported driving away Philippine vessels it deemed illegally intruding.
Despite adverse weather, the CCG said it acted within international law, using water cannons and navigation control.
Philippine Senator Erwin Tulfo backs cooperation as discussions move toward a late-March memorandum of agreement to enhance trust and collaboration in the region.

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The China Coast Guard (CCG) intensified patrols near Huangyan Dao to assert sovereignty.
On February 21, the China Coast Guard reported driving away Philippine vessels it deemed illegally intruding.
Despite adverse weather, the CCG said it acted within international law, using water cannons and navigation control.
Philippine Senator Erwin Tulfo backs cooperation as discussions move toward a late-March memorandum of agreement to enhance trust and collaboration in the region.