Thitu Island, Philippines

Philippines outnumbered as ‘largest China vessel swarm’ spotted near Thitu Island
An analyst suggests Beijing may be 'adding fuel' to domestic political tensions amid the ongoing Marcos-Duterte fallout A US-based surveillance group has detected the "largest China vessel swarm" near Thitu Island,
Tensions Rise with Chinese Vessels Near Thitu Island
Satellite images show a significant presence of Chinese civilian vessels near Thitu Island in the South China Sea, prompting mixed reactions from the Philippines, which downplays the situation as routine despite growing international scrutiny.
Chinese ships near island disputed with Philippines, satellites show
Thitu is a strategically important island from which Manila monitors Chinese vessels and aircraft in the busy waterway.
Chinese vessels seen in Pagasa Island now down to 30, says PCG exec
MANILA, Philippines — The number of Chinese maritime militia vessels in Pagasa (Thitu) Island in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) decreased to 30, according to Philippine Coast Guard Spokesperson for WPS Commodore Jay Tarriela on Saturday.
China Accuses Philippine Ships Of 'Illegally Gathering' At Disputed Reef
China on Monday said it had taken "control measures" against Philippine ships it accused of "illegally gathering" near a disputed reef in the South China Sea.
China takes measures against ‘illegal’ Philippine vessels in disputed waters
China’s coast guard said on Monday that it had taken “necessary control measures” against an “illegal gathering” of Philippine vessels in disputed waters of the Iroquois reef in the South China Sea. A number of Philippine ships have in recent days “illegally” gathered in the waters of the reef in the Spratly Islands under the banner of
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Philippine Coast Guard Deploys Two Cutters to Protect Fishermen from Chinese Forces at Iroquois Reef
The Philippine Coast Guard deployed two patrol vessels to protect Philippine fishermen at Iroquois Reef following reports of ...
Satellite Photos Capture Chinese Ship Swarm Near US Ally's Territory
Philippines-held Thitu island is the only naturally occurring Spratly Islands feature to host a civilian population.
Exclusive: Chinese ships gather near island disputed with Philippines, satellite images show
Online ship trackers show that many of the vessels in the satellite photos are Chinese-registered fishing craft.
A Remote Island Outpost that is Part of a Geopolitical Fight (Encore)
In an episode we first brought you in April, we go to southeast Asia and the Spratly Islands. Ownership of those island are ...
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Philippine forces retake an island in mock combat as China’s navy watches
THITU ISLAND, South China Sea (AP) — Philippine forces retook an island in the South China Sea Wednesday in the first such combat exercise in the disputed waters as Chinese navy ships kept watch ...