DTN News - DISPUTED ISLANDS: China Sends 'Combat Ready' Patrols To Spratlys

DTN News - DISPUTED ISLANDS: China Sends 'Combat Ready' Patrols To Spratlys 

(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - June 29, 2012: "Combat ready" Chinese naval and aerial patrols have been deployed to the disputed Spratly Islands in the West Philippine Sea to protect Beijing's interests, the Chinese Defense Ministry said Thursday.

Defense Ministry spokesman Geng Yansheng said China will "resolutely oppose any militarily provocative behavior" from other countries also claiming ownership of the Spratlys.

"In order to protect national sovereignty and our security and development interests, the Chinese military has already set up a normal, combat-ready patrol system in seas under our control," he said.

"The Chinese military's resolve and will to defend territorial sovereignty and protect our maritime rights and interests is firm and unshakeable," Geng added.

Vietnam has launched regular air patrols over the Spratly Islands.

Four aircraft, including two Russian-made Sukhoi Su-27 fighter jets, were deployed to the area on June 15, according to Vietnam's Thanh Nien News.

The Philippine Air Force, meanwhile, has deployed reconnaissance aircraft to Scarborough shoal just off Zambales that China is also claiming.

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DTN News - DISPUTED SOUTH CHINA SEA REGION: Philippines Accuses China Of Deploying 100 Ships In Scarborough Shoal

DTN News - DISPUTED SOUTH CHINA SEA REGION: Philippines Accuses China Of Deploying 100 Ships In Scarborough Shoal

(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - May 26, 2012: There are now 92 Chinese ships at Panatag.

The Philippines accused China on Wednesday of flaring tensions anew by sending more government and fishing vessels to Scarborough (Panatag) Shoal despite ongoing talks to resolve the two-month-old standoff.

Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) spokesperson Raul Hernandez said the number of Chinese vessels at Scarborough Shoal increased to 92 from 77 on Tuesday. They included four government ships and fishing and utility boats.

Hernandez said the Philippines had only two vessels in the area, which both countries claim.

Hernandez said the DFA handed Chinese Ambassador Ma Keqing a diplomatic note on Monday to protest the presence on that day of 77 Chinese vessels-five government ships, 16 fishing boats and 56 dinghies used to load fish or corals.

A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson, Hong Lei, on Wednesday said that nearly 100 Chinese boats or dinghies arrived at the shoal.

"The Philippine side has recently taken some provocative actions in the Huangyan Island waters, thus the Chinese side has adopted corresponding measures to strengthen management and control," Hong said, using China's name for Scarborough Shoal.

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DTN News - DISPUTED SOUTH CHINA SEA REGION: Protesters In Manila Accuse Poaching By Chinese Fishermen In Scarborough Shoal

DTN News - DISPUTED SOUTH CHINA SEA REGION: Protesters In Manila Accuse Poaching By Chinese Fishermen In Scarborough Shoal

(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - May 26, 2012: There are now 92 Chinese ships at Panatag.

The Philippines accused China on Wednesday of flaring tensions anew by sending more government and fishing vessels to Scarborough (Panatag) Shoal despite ongoing talks to resolve the two-month-old standoff.

Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) spokesperson Raul Hernandez said the number of Chinese vessels at Scarborough Shoal increased to 92 from 77 on Tuesday. They included four government ships and fishing and utility boats.

Hernandez said the Philippines had only two vessels in the area, which both countries claim.

Hernandez said the DFA handed Chinese Ambassador Ma Keqing a diplomatic note on Monday to protest the presence on that day of 77 Chinese vessels-five government ships, 16 fishing boats and 56 dinghies used to load fish or corals.

A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson, Hong Lei, on Wednesday said that nearly 100 Chinese boats or dinghies arrived at the shoal.

"The Philippine side has recently taken some provocative actions in the Huangyan Island waters, thus the Chinese side has adopted corresponding measures to strengthen management and control," Hong said, using China's name for Scarborough Shoal.

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DTN News - US-PH Balikatan Exercises: Philippine And US Marines Aboard Rubber Speed Boat In Palawan island During Joint Military Exercise Ended April 27 2011

DTN News -  US-PH Balikatan Exercises: Philippine And US Marines Aboard Rubber Speed Boat In Palawan island During Joint Military Exercise Ended April 27 2011

(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - April 28, 2012: Philippine and US marines aboard a rubber boat speed towards the beach of Tagcauayan, in Puerto Princesa, Palawan island, south of Manila on April 23, 2012, during a beach raid simulation as part of their jount military exercise. 

The Philippines said war games with the US that ended April 27, had showcased its resolve to fend off external aggressors, amid an escalating territorial dispute with China. (Photo - Getty)

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DTN News - PHILIPPINES - UNITED STATES BALIKATAN 2012: Philippine And U.S. Joint Military Exercise In Quezon City Philippines

DTN News - PHILIPPINES - UNITED STATES BALIKATAN 2012: Philippine And U.S. Joint Military Exercise In Quezon City Philippines

(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - April 16, 2012:  Philippine And U.S. Joint Military Exercise In Quezon City Philippines. Philippine and US officials salute during the opening ceremony of the joint US-PH military exercise at Camp Aguinaldo in Manila on April 16, 2012. 

The Philippines hailed the start of major war games with the United States on April 16, as a timely boost to the two nations' military alliance amid growing regional security challenges. (Photo - Getty)

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DTN News - PHILIPPINES - UNITED STATES BALIKATAN 2012: Philippine And U.S. Joint Military Exercise In Quezon City Philippines

DTN News - PHILIPPINES - UNITED STATES BALIKATAN 2012: Philippine And U.S. Joint Military Exercise In Quezon City Philippines

(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - April 16, 2012: Philippine and US flags are displayed during the opening ceremony of the joint US-PH military exercise at Camp Aguinaldo in Manila on April 16, 2012. 

The Philippines hailed the start of major war games with the United States on April 16, as a timely boost to the two nations' military alliance amid growing regional security challenges. (Photo - Getty)

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DTN News - PHILIPPINES - UNITED STATES BALIKATAN 2012: Philippine And U.S. Joint Military Exercise In Quezon City Philippines

DTN News - PHILIPPINES - UNITED STATES BALIKATAN 2012: Philippine And U.S. Joint Military Exercise In Quezon City Philippines


(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - April 16, 2012: Philippine And U.S. Joint Military Exercise In Quezon City Philippines U.S. Balikatan 2012 Exercise Director, U.S. Marine Corp. Brig. Gen. Frederick Padilla, Philippine military chief Gen. Jesse Dellosa, Philippine Foreign Affairs undersecretary Patricia Ann Paez, U.S. Ambassador Harry Thomas and Philippine Rear Adm. Victor Emmanuel Martir, Philippine Exercise Director, link arms during the opening of an annual military drill called Balikatan or shoulder-to-shoulder at Camp Aguinaldo, military headquarters in suburban Quezon City, north of Manila, Philippines on Monday April 16, 2012. 


U.S. and Philippine military officials say nearly 7,000 American and Filipino troops have begun two weeks of major military exercises but they stress that China is not an imaginary target. (Photo - AP)

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DTN News - ASEAN SUMMIT 2012: Presidents And Prime Ministers - Group 'Family Photo' During ASEAN Summit 2012 At Peace Palace In Phnom Penh Cambodia

DTN News - ASEAN SUMMIT 2012: Presidents And Prime Ministers - Group 'Family Photo' During ASEAN Summit 2012 At Peace Palace In Phnom Penh Cambodia

(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - April 3, 2012: Presidents and prime ministers pose for a photograph during the opening ceremony of the 20th ASEAN summit and the celebration of the 45th Anniversary of ASEAN at the Peace Palace, in the Office of the Council of Ministers in Phnom Penh April 3, 2012. 

Pictured are (L-R): Philippine President Benigno Aquino, Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, Thailand's Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra, Vietnam's Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung, Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Sen, Brunei's President Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, Indonesia's Vice President Boediono, Laos' Prime Minister Thongsing Thammavong, Malaysia's Prime Minister Najib Razak and Myanmar's President Thein Sein.

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DTN News - PHILIPPINE DEFENSE NEWS: Philippine Defence Secretary Voltaire Gazmin Inspects Troops In Taguig City, South Of Manila

DTN News - PHILIPPINE DEFENSE NEWS: Philippine Defence Secretary Voltaire Gazmin Inspects Troops In Taguig City, South Of Manila

(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - March 22, 2012: Philippine Defence Secretary Voltaire Gazmin (C) inspects troops during the 115th Philippine Army Day, while arriving at military headquarters in Taguig city, south of Manila March 22, 2012. 

Gazmin said the Philippines will ask for U.S. assistance in tracking down the path of North Korea's planned rocket launch and ask Pyongyang to heed warning from U.S. and Japan to stop the launch to avoid tension in the region.

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DTN News - PHILIPPINE DEFENSE NEWS: Philippine Military Received Four Sokol Combat Utility Helicopters From Poland

DTN News - PHILIPPINE DEFENSE NEWS: Philippine Military Received Four Sokol Combat Utility Helicopters From Poland

(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - March 9, 2012:  A brand new Polish multi-role Sokol Combat Utility helicopter prepares to take off with some members of the media following turnover ceremony to the Philippine Air Force at Clark Air Base, Pampanga province, 100 kilometers (63 miles) north of Manila, Philippines Friday March 9, 2012. 

The Philippine military received on Friday four of eight Polish multi-role helicopters worth about $66 million as part of a modernization program for one of Asia's most poorly-equipped armed forces.

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