China intent on occupying West Philippine Sea – Lorenzana
The Philippine defense chief on Sunday pressed his attack against the month-long presence of dozens of Chinese vessels at a reef, accusing China of planning to again occupy maritime features in the West Philippine Sea or areas within the country’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ).
The dispute erupted last month when Manila lodged a diplomatic protest with Beijing and demanded the withdrawal from the Julian Felipe (Whitsun) Reef of more than 200 Chinese maritime militia vessels.
https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1414787/dnd-chief-china-intent-on-occupying-west-ph-sea