Philippines accuses Chinese coast guard of blocking law enforcement mission near Thitu
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- Where
- Thitu Islandresolved to locality11.053, 114.285
- When
- Occurrence date not stated by reportingFirst reported 2026-10-04
- Sourcing
- 1 reports1 outlet carrying it · independence not established
- How far this got
- localizedno finer place namedThis signal has no sensor recommendation, so there is nothing specific to look for.
Summary
According to the Philippine Coast Guard, Chinese ships interfered with an enforcement effort targeting a foreign boat believed to be using dynamite for fishing in the vicinity of Thitu Island, located in the South China Sea. The mission included members of the Philippine National Police Maritime Group, the Philippine Navy, and the Philippine Coast Guard. Chinese Coast Guard boats utilized their horns, issued radio warnings to the Philippine group, and subsequently followed and impeded their vessels. Additionally, a helicopter belonging to the People's Liberation Army Navy flew in circles over the Philippine crew. Although the Philippine team commanded the foreign fishing boat to halt, the vessel disregarded the instructions and headed in the direction of Subi Reef. The Philippine team ceased the chase due to security concerns and went back to Thitu. The Philippine Coast Guard asserted that the Chinese Coast Guard lacks legal enforcement jurisdiction within the territorial waters of Thitu and noted that their behavior facilitated the escape of the alleged offender.
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What remains unresolved
- no finer place named
Sources
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Related events
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