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flag Philippine Coast Guard intercepts Chinese research vessel for unauthorized activities in Philippine waters.

flag The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has intercepted a Chinese research vessel, Tan Suo 3, which it claims was conducting unauthorized scientific research within the Philippines' Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). flag The vessel was detected on May 1, about 92 nautical miles off the northern Ilocos coast. flag The PCG deployed its largest patrol vessel and an aircraft to challenge and escort the Chinese ship. flag Observations included a deep-sea submersible being retrieved, which the PCG believes is part of illegal marine research activities.

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