The China Coast Guard conducted an exercise a day before a Filipino civilian convoy is set to arrive at the Panatag Shoal to deliver supplies to local fishermen.
According to a report by Joseph Morong on 24 Oras on Tuesday, video from Chinese TV station CCTV from Reuters showed the CCG crewmen holding drills simulating an emergency in the Scarborough Shoal or Panatag Shoal .Part of the drill to test the CCG’s readiness was a simulated rescue of a person in the water.
We stand by our belief that the WPS should be accessible to ordinary citizens,” Atin ito said.In a satellite image from maritime expert Ray Powell, the number of Chinese vessels in Panatag Shoal has increased.Already stationed in the disputed body of water are 29 Chinese maritime militia vessels and 5 CCG ships.Despite the Chinese presence, Atin Ito said they will not be deterred them from their peaceful mission.
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