Exclusive footage shows Philippine vessel makes dangerous bow-crossing maneuver near Huangyan Dao toward CCG ship; Chinese experts say move reflects rising provocations from Manila
By: Global Times | Published: Mar 01, 2026 11:33 PM
According to exclusive footage obtained by the Global Times on Sunday, the Philippine vessel, hull number 3004, operated by the country's Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR), was navigating near China's Huangyan Dao when it dangerously crossed the bow of a CCG ship on Friday. The maneuver was widely viewed as provocative and posed risks to maritime navigation safety.