Hospital ship now among Chinese vessels in South China Sea: Philippine Coast Guard

Philippine Coastguard Commodore Jay Tarriela, spokesperson for West Philippine Sea. - PDI

PAG-ASA ISLAND: A hospital ship and a rescue vessel are among the latest Chinese vessels seen at Escoda (Sabina) Shoal in the South China Sea (West Philippine Sea) as tensions re-escalate between Manila and Beijing after a China Coast Guard (CCG) ship rammed two Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vessels early this week.

A CCG ship, with bow number of 4303, and at least 24 Chinese maritime militia vessels were also seen at Escoda, the PCG said on Thursday (Aug 22).