Philippines says China vessel conducting ‘illegal’ research near gas-rich Reed bank

MANILA — The Philippine Coast Guard has accused China of conducting illegal marine scientific research near the oil and gas-rich Reed bank within Manila’s exclusive economic zone in the South China Sea, according to a Thursday statement. “We will continue to challenge any illegal activities that undermine our sovereignty and sovereign rights,” PCG commandant Admiral Ronnie Gil Gavan […] The post Philippines says China vessel conducting ‘illegal’ research near gas-rich Reed bank appeared first on Interaksyon.