Satellite Photo Captures US Ally's Standoff With China's 'Monster Ship'
The 540-foot coast guard cutter has been operating within the Philippines' exclusive economic zone for over three weeks.
China’s ‘Monster’ Ship Back in Disputed Waters, Philippines Says
The Philippines said a huge Chinese coast guard ship widely known as the “Monster” has returned to its exclusive economic zone in the South China Sea, prompting its own coast guard vessel to approach and issue a radio challenge.
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China monster ship aims to sabotage
The China Coast Guard monster ship’s frequent anchoring very near Zambales aims to scare, surveil and sabotage.
Philippines alarmed after China sends ‘monster ship’ to disputed shoal
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines accused China on Tuesday of intimidating its fishermen at a disputed South China Sea shoal, and normalizing an “illegal presence,” after Beijing sent its largest coast guard vessel into Manila’s maritime zone.
‘Monster ship’ departs, but China deploys replacement—PCG
China Coast Guard (CCG) mighty vessel 5901—dubbed as ‘The Monster’—departed the Zambales coastline over the weekend, but it was relieved by another CCG
China 'monster ship' still in Zambales – PCG
MANILA – China Coast Guard (CCG) vessel 5901, dubbed as the "monster ship" for its size, has remained off the coast of Zambales province, according to the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG). In a post on X on Wednesday night,
Beijing and Manila promise further South China Sea talks despite row over ‘monster ship’
Latest discussions came days after the Philippines accused China of encroaching on its exclusive economic zone near Scarborough Shoal.
China’s ‘monster ship’ returns to previous location off Zambales – PCG
China’s monster ship on Saturday returned to its previous location off the coast of Zambales province days after it left the area, said PCG.
Filipino fishermen decry presence of China 'monster ship'
The presence of China's "monster ship" and other maritime militia within the Philippine waters is starting to cause alarm among Filipino fishermen in the affected area.
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Chinese Coast Guard monster ship 'moves away' as another Chinese vessel replaces it in Philippine waters
The Chinese monster ship reportedly moved away from the Philippine coast as another China Coast Guard (CCG) vessel took its ...
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‘Monster ship’ out but replacement still bigger than any PCG vessel
CHINA Coast Guard (CCG) vessel 5901 or the “monster ship” that has been illegally operating off the Zambales coast  was replaced by another Chinese ship with bow number  3304, Sunday afternoon.
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Philippines protests presence of ‘monster ship’ amid fears of status quo shift in South China Sea
The CCG-5901, dubbed the “monster ship”, is three times the size of the US coast guard’s top patrol ship, the National Security Cutter, and is equipped with anti-aircraft guns and fuel ...
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Chinese "monster" ship raises alarm in the Philippines
A massive Chinese "monster" ship has come extremely close to the coast of the Philippines, alarming Manila and increasing ...