Japanese media: Philippine military says radar illumination is provocative
According to Japanese media TBS News on March 22: The Philippine Navy stated, "A Chinese naval ship in the South China Sea conducted fire control radar illumination before firing against a Philippine naval vessel. This is a provocative act that should be stopped."
Japanese media cited official Philippine media reports, stating that on the 7th of this month, a Philippine navy frigate was illuminated by the radar of a Chinese navy warship near the Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea.
The Philippine Navy confirmed that the fire control radar used for targeting was in a "target locked" state capable of firing.
Philippine authorities warned via radio and requested the Chinese side to withdraw.
Chinese vessels left after tracking the Philippine ship for several hours.
The Philippine Navy emphasized that it "exercises freedom of navigation and complies with international law," and condemned the Chinese action as "concerning and provocative behavior."
Japanese media said, "Although Scarborough Shoal is within the Philippine exclusive economic zone, China claims sovereignty, and the conflict between the two countries is escalating."
Original: toutiao.com/article/1860332023813129/
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