China Coast Guard Harasses Filipino Artists in West Philippine Sea

China Coast Guard shadows Filipino vessel in West Philippine Sea for hours. A recent video report by News5 shows the Atin Ito Coalition's ship being tailed by two Chinese Coast Guard vessels near Pag-asa Island in the West Philippine Sea. The incident, which lasted for hours, saw the Chinese vessels maintaining a distance of four to five nautical miles. Gio Robles, a member of the coalition, stated, "The prolonged tailing is a clear indication of the ongoing tensions in the region." The Atin Ito Coalition, a group of Filipino and South Korean artists, were conducting activities near the island at the time. The video footage provides visual evidence of the incident, including shots of the Chinese Coast Guard vessels and the coalition's ship. The incident underscores the ongoing disputes over maritime territories in the South China Sea.