#RayPowell of the #SeaLight project at #StanfordUniversity’s Gordian Knot Center for National Security Innovation, who tracks operations at #Ayungin and other parts of the #SouthChinaSea through satellite imagery, has observed “a departure from previous resupplies” in which the #PCG played a critical role and the government quickly disclosed developments regarding those missions. #WestPHSea #Philippines

#China ships ram, tow PH vessels at Ayungin
https://www.inquirer.net/406601/china-ships-ram-tow-ph-vessels-at-ayungin/#ixzz8dSbhkXH7

Director of SeaLight, #RayPowell, said that at least four #ChinaCoastGuard vessels (CCG) and 26 “large” Chinese maritime militias are expected to blockade the #AtinIto convoy.

The second civilian supply mission of the Atin Ito coalition will begin on Wednesday morning at #Masinloc town in #Zambales, led by an indigenous vessel serving as the mother boat. #Philippines #WestPHSea

#China sending huge force in #Scarborough ahead of civilian mission
https://globalnation.inquirer.net/235636/fwd-break-china-sending-huge-force-in-scarborough-shoal-ahead-of-civilian-mission-expert#ixzz8a4XfCB7o