Chinese Ships in Ayungin Shoal: Philippine Response and Regional Implications in the West Philippine Sea
On December 14, 2023, the Western Command of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) confirmed the presence of Chinese ships in Ayungin Shoal in the West Philippine Sea. According to Commander VADM Alberto Carlos, there are five Chinese maritime militia vessels inside Ayungin, while four others are outside the shoal. Ayungin Shoal is a … Read more