Wednesday 11 April 2012

Stand-Off between Philipppine Warship And Chinese Military Vessels In The South China Seas



Graphic on disputed boundaries in the South China Sea (AFP Graphic)


Philippine Warship 'In Stand-Off With Chinese Vessels' -- BBC

The Philippines says its main naval vessel is engaged in a stand-off with Chinese surveillance ships at a disputed South China Sea shoal.

The Philippines said its warship tried to arrest Chinese fishermen anchored at the Scarborough Shoal, but was blocked by the two surveillance boats.

Both countries dispute the ownership of the shoal, which lies off the Philippines' northwestern coast.

The Philippine government said it would "assert sovereignty" over the area.

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More News On The Stand-Off Between A Philippine Warship And Chinese Vessels

Philippine Navy in standoff with Chinese ships -- AFP
Philippine Warship in Standoff with China Vessels -- Wall Street Journal
Philippines warship in standoff with Chinese in South China Seas -- Global Post
PH, Chinese naval vessels in Scarborough Shoal standoff -- Inquirer
Manila summons China ambassador over sea dispute -- Reuters
Diplomats called to resolve Philippines, China standoff -- Radio Australia News

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