Chinese ships surround disputed island with Philippines

Chinese Ships Surround Island Disputed With Philippines, Satellite Images Show
Satellite images obtained by Reuters on Thursday show a build-up of Chinese civilian vessels near contested Thitu Island, Manila's key outpost in the South China Sea, but a senior Philippine navy officer said they are "not a cause for concern".
Satellite Photos Capture Chinese Ship Swarm Near US Ally's Territory
Philippines-held Thitu island is the only naturally occurring Spratly Islands feature to host a civilian population.
Chinese ships gather near island disputed with Philippines
Vice Admiral Alfonso Torres, chief of the Philippines’ Western Command, said it was common for “maritime militia” ships to gather in the area. Manila, the Pentagon and foreign diplomats say such vessels work with the Chinese coast guard and navy to strengthen Beijing’s presence in disputed waters.
West Philippine Sea: Large fleet of Chinese ships seen in Pagasa Island
An “extraordinarily large” fleet of Chinese ships were spotted inside the territorial sea of Pagasa Island, a West PH Sea monitor said.
Chinese ships near island disputed with Philippines, satellitesshow
Thitu is a strategically important island from which Manila monitors Chinese vessels and aircraft in the busy waterway.
Exclusive-Chinese Ships Gather Near Island Disputed With Philippines, Satellite Images Show
One of the images taken by Maxar Technologies on Monday and reviewed by Reuters shows about 60 vessels, some within 2 nautical miles of Thitu, a strategically important island from which Manila monitors Chinese vessels and aircraft in the busy waterway.
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More than 80 Chinese vessels spotted near Pag-asa Island
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Philippine forces retake an island in mock combat as China's navy watches
THITU ISLAND, South China Sea — Philippine forces practised retaking an island in the South China Sea Wednesday in the first such combat exercise in the disputed waters as Chinese navy ships ...