Daily Memo: Manila Concerned by ‘Swarming’ Chinese Boats

Philippine authorities worry that their access to resource-rich areas slated for joint exploration could be cut off.

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Boat swarm. The Philippine Department of National Defense said it was concerned about Chinese vessels “swarming” within the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone. Growing numbers of Chinese boats have gathered near shoals in the area in recent months, raising alarm among Philippine authorities that their access to resource-rich areas slated for joint exploration could be cut […]

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