Satellite Images Reveal Chinese Vessels in Philippines’ EEZ Amidst Escalating Tensions

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Satellite imagery on September 28 revealed a significant presence of Chinese vessels in the Philippines' EEZ, with China reportedly deploying missile boats to pursue Philippine civilian vessels and engaging in other aggressive actions on the same day. These vessels are believed to be part of an escort group of the Chinese survey vessel Haiyang Dizhi 12. The low-resolution satellite images from Landsat 8, while making it difficult to determine the exact types of vessels, showed a large number of Chinese ships located just 40 to 50 nautical miles off the coast of Palawan that morning. The images indicate a large number of Chinese ships, located just 40 to 50 nautical miles off the coast of Palawan The images indicate a large number of Chinese ships, located just 40 to 50 nautical miles off the coast of Palawan. These vessels are believed to be part of an escort group of the Chinese survey vessel Haiyang Dizhi 12, which has been conducting surveys in the Philippines' EEZ for several weeks. The images indicate a large number of Chinese ships, located just 40 to 50 nautical miles off the coast of Palawan The images indicate a large number of Chinese ships, located just 40 to 50 nautical miles off the coast of Palawan.