Philippines deploys new coast guard ship to contested Sabina Shoal

The Philippines is sending a new vessel to replace the coast guard ship Teresa Magbanua at Sabina Shoal after China demanded its withdrawal, citing it as “illegally stranded.” China’s coast guard criticized the Philippines for infringing on its territorial sovereignty. The replacement ship is being sent to Sabina Shoal following the return of the Teresa Magbanua to port on Sunday.

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