**56 Chinese Warships and Coast Guard Vessels Spotted in West Philippine Sea in August**
MANILA – The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) reported on Tuesday that a total of 56 Chinese vessels were observed operating in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) during August. The tally includes 41 ships belonging to the China Coast Guard (CCG) and 15 vessels from the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN).
According to the AFP, the vessels were sighted across four key areas of the WPS, a maritime region that overlaps with the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone and is subject to ongoing territorial disputes. The agency’s monitoring efforts are part of routine surveillance activities aimed at documenting foreign naval and coast‑guard movements in the area.
The report was published by *Balita.com* and authored by Priam Nepomuceno. No further details on the specific locations, activities, or durations of the Chinese vessels’ presence were provided in the statement.
Article source: balita.com | Image credit: Philippine News Agency
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