MANILA, Philippines --- China Coast Guard (CCG) ships are purposely switching on its tracking signals for long periods of time in some areas claimed by the Philippines in the West Philippine Sea as part of its efforts to project power. A report released by Washington-based think tank Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative said Chinese Coast Guard ships patrolling Luconia Shoals, Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal and Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal appear to broadcast its automatic identification system (AIS) far more frequently. "There was at least one ship broadcasting from Luconia on 258 of the last 365 days. At least one was broadcasting at Second Thomas on 215 days, and from Scarborough f...
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