China Surveillance Ship Docks At Davao Port Raising Suspicion Over Real Purpose Of Visit

China surveillance ship docks at Sasa Wharf in Davao City raising suspicion over the real purpose of visiting the country.

On Monday night (July 16, 2018), Yuan Wang 3, a Chinese research and surveillance ship has docked at the Davao Port.

The Chinese ship’s temporary stop over at the Sasa wharf in Davao city raised suspicion over the real purpose of its visit.

However, Navy spokesman Commander Jonathan Zata and Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana clarified that the Chinese vessel dropped its anchor at the area for routine replenishment of supplies and provisions.

“There was prior coordination made by Chinese ambassador Zhao Jianhua with Department of Foreign Affairs Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano. The docking was given approval,” Lorenzana said quoted by Philstar.

Zata explained that Chinese research and surveillance ship was just like other foreign warships making a similar visit so there’s nothing unusual about it.

Yuan Wang 3 was believed under the control of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) General Armaments Department (GAB) and reportedly packed with enormous satellite capabilities.

Magdalo Rep. Gary Alejano said that Filipino people should be concerned about the docking of Chinese ships in the country.