Philippines Opens New Coast Guard Station in Northern Islands Near Taiwan Amid China Tensions

May 24, 2024, 06:55 AM

The Philippines has opened a new coast guard station on an island near Taiwan to increase surveillance over an area that has seen a military buildup and frequent presence of Chinese vessels. This move comes in response to China's increased military presence in the region. The new station, located in the Philippines' northern islands, boosts the country's capacity to monitor the area. Additionally, the Philippines has labeled China's coast guard rules as a provocation.