Philippines, Thitu Island

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".
Chinese ships near island disputed with Philippines, satellites show
Thitu is a strategically important island from which Manila monitors Chinese vessels and aircraft in the busy waterway.
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.
More than 80 Chinese vessels spotted near Pag-asa Island
At least 83 Chinese militia and fishing vessels were observed near Pag-asa Island in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) on Wednesday, according to an expert
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.
Chinese vessels seen in Pagasa Island now down to 30, says PCG exec
The number of Chinese maritime militia vessels in Pagasa (Thitu) Island in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) decreased to 30, according to Philippine Coast Guard Spokesperson for WPS Commodore Jay Tarriela on Saturday.
PCG: 3 Chinese research vessels spotted within PH EEZ, near Siargao
Three Chinese research vessels have been spotted off the coast of provinces in Luzon and Mindanao, twice entering the country's exclusive economic zone (EEZ) and coming within the waters of the world-class surfing paradise of Siargao,
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.
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Tensions Rise with Chinese Vessels Near Thitu Island
Satellite images show a significant presence of Chinese civilian vessels near Thitu Island in the South China Sea, prompting ...
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Chinese Ships Group Together Near Philippines’ Key Island Outpost in South China Sea
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 ...
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Exclusive-Chinese ships gather near island disputed with Philippines, satellite images show
HONG KONG/MANILA (Reuters) - 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 ...
A Remote Island Outpost that is Part of a Geopolitical Fight (Encore)
In an episode we first brought you in April, we go to southeast Asia and the Spratly Islands. Ownership of those island are ...