In an apparent move to flex its muscles in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), two China Coast Guard (CCG) ships and two Chinese maritime militia vessels sailed close to a Philippine Navy ship off panganiban (Mischief) Reef in an attempt to "intercept" its patrol operations, authorities confirmed Saturday, Feb. 4.

Sadongdong, M. A. (2023, February 5). Chinese vessels try to intercept PH Navy warship in WPS. Manila Bulletin, p. 9.