CTV National News correspondent Adrian Ghobrial is embedded with Canadian Navy personnel aboard HMCS Ottawa in the South China Sea, where Chinese Navy ships, including the Changsha destroyer and Yuncheng warship, are shadowing the frigate. China’s militarization of the region, with claims over the South China Sea disputed by international courts, has raised tensions, particularly near the Scarborough Shoal in the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone. As the HMCS Ottawa navigates these waters, encounters between Chinese and Philippine coast guard vessels highlight the ongoing disputes, emphasizing the importance of promoting a rules-based order in the region.
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