# China Coast Guard
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China Films Philippine Vessel Dumping ‘Unknown Object’ Near Spratly Islands, Raising Tensions in the South China Sea
Chinese authorities released footage showing a Philippine Coast Guard vessel discarding an unidentified object near the Spratly Islands on Feb. 16, a small incident that nevertheless amplifies tensions in the contested South China Sea. The episode highlights how filmed encounters and the deployment of equipment at sea serve as instruments of strategic signaling between Manila and Beijing.
Standing Watch While Others Feast: China Coast Guard Patrols the South China Sea Over Lunar New Year
China Coast Guard vessels, including the ship Yongshu, remained on patrol across the South China Sea during the Lunar New Year, conducting drills, evidence-gathering with drones and long deployments without shore contact. The missions blend operational preparedness with domestic political messaging about defending maritime rights while crews endure weeks away from home.
Under Beijing’s Pressure, Tokyo Quietly Urges Fishermen Away from Diaoyu/Senkaku Waters
Chinese media report that Beijing’s intensified coastguard patrols and economic pressure have prompted Japanese officials to privately advise fishermen to avoid the disputed Diaoyu/Senkaku waters. The episode illustrates how sustained maritime patrols and targeted economic measures can produce de‑facto control and compel rivals to change behaviour without open warfare.
China’s Coast Guard Signals Near‑Constant Presence Around Diaoyu Islands as Patrols Surge
China’s Coast Guard reports 550,000 vessel sorties and 6,000 air missions since the 2021 Coast Guard Law, with patrols around the Diaoyu Islands reaching 357 days in 2025. The data signal a sustained, law‑framed push to normalize Chinese control in contested maritime zones, complicating ties with Japan, the United States and Southeast Asian claimants.
China Coast Guard Rescues Filipino Sailors Near Disputed Shoal, Underscoring Humanitarian Cooperation Amid Tension
Chinese coast guard vessels rescued 17 sailors after a cargo ship capsized near Huangyan Island; two died and four remain missing. Filipino survivors publicly thanked Chinese rescuers, and a formal handover to the Philippine coast guard took place on January 25, an episode that temporarily eases tensions in a disputed maritime area while carrying broader strategic implications.
China Coast Guard Rescues and Hands Over 17 Filipino Seafarers Near Disputed Scarborough Shoal
The China Coast Guard rescued 17 Filipino seafarers after a cargo vessel capsized near Huangyan (Scarborough Shoal) on January 23, handing them to Philippine authorities on January 25. Two crew members died and four remain missing, and the operation highlights both humanitarian cooperation and the geopolitical sensitivities of conducting rescues in contested South China Sea waters.
China Coast Guard Rescues Dozens After Philippines Crew Ship Capsizes Near Scarborough Shoal, Highlighting Humanitarian Role and Geopolitical Significance
China Coast Guard ships Dongsha and Sanmen conducted a search-and-rescue operation after a foreign cargo vessel carrying 21 Filipino crew capsized near Huangyan Island on January 23, recovering 13 people so far. The rescue underscores the humanitarian role of China’s coast guard while highlighting the geopolitical sensitivities of operating near the disputed Scarborough Shoal.
Japan Signals Landing Plan on Diaoyu/Senkaku; China Answers with Armed Coast‑Guard Patrols
Local Japanese calls for a landing “environmental survey” on the disputed Diaoyu/Senkaku islands have coincided with intensified China Coast Guard patrols, raising the risk of miscalculation in the East China Sea. Domestic politics in Tokyo and Beijing are hardening positions, while the United States’ security role and regional responses will shape whether tension spirals or is contained.