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China Coast Guard

Philippines Again Accuses China of Inflaming Maritime Tensions
By Sebastian Strangio
Earlier this week, two Philippine vessels were damaged in the latest confrontation with China Coast Guard patrol boats in the South China Sea.

China Coast Guard Again Fires Water Cannons at Philippine Vessels Near Disputed Shoal
By Sebastian Strangio
The incident near Chinese-occupied Scarborough Shoal caused damage to two vessels, the Philippine government said.

China Coast Guard Again Damages Philippine Boat Near Disputed Shoal
By Sebastian Strangio
The incident took place during the regular resupply of the Philippine outpost on Second Thomas Shoal in the Spratly Islands.

Taiwan and China Launched Joint Rescues of Capsized Fishing Boats
By Philip Hou
Humanitarian cooperation highlights a potential path to dialogue and de-escalation.

The Philippine Coast Guard’s Modernization: An International Joint Effort
By Josiah Gottfried
Over the past decade, the PCG has become a respectable force – with a little help from Manila's friends

Taiwan Protests After China Boards a Tourist Boat Near Kinmen Island
By Christopher Bodeen
China is stepping up patrols in the waters off the coast of Kinmen after two Chinese fishermen drowned while fleeing the Taiwanese coast guard.

China’s Zombie East China Sea Policy
By Denny Roy
The decade-old approach is failing to gain any substantial benefit, while maximizing the chances of an accidental war that Beijing does not want.

Philippines Again Condemns ‘Provocative’ Chinese Actions in South China Sea
By Sebastian Strangio
The condemnation came after the Philippine Coast Guard reported another incident in the vicinity of Scarborough Shoal on January 12.

China Sets Record for Activity Near Senkaku/Diaoyu Islands in 2023
By Takahashi Kosuke
China has quietly increased its presence in the East China Sea, challenging Japan's control of the disputed islands.

The China-Philippine Collisions in the South China Sea: What Now?
By Shannon Tiezzi
In this exclusive interview, Commodore Jay Tarriela, spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea at the Philippine Coast Guard, discusses the current situation near Second Thomas Shoal.

Chinese, Philippine Vessels Collide Near Contested Shoal
By Sebastian Strangio
While minor, the two collisions demonstrate the dangers inherent in Beijing’s campaign of escalation in the South China Sea.

Philippines Says It Removed ‘Floating Barrier’ From Disputed Shoal
By Sebastian Strangio
The Philippine Coast Guard described China's installation of the barrier at Scarborough Shoal as "a clear violation of international law.”