China's research ship Dongfanghong 3 enters the South China Sea near the Philippine coast for investigation!
According to a data report from Right Rudder Maritime Analysis Company, Powell, the head of the Stanford University Gordian Knot Center's lifebuoy project, stated that on Saturday morning, the research ship Dongfanghong 3 appeared near the coastline of the South China Sea close to the Philippines, but then lost tracking signals.
Powell said that the Dongfanghong 3 is equipped with advanced ocean sensors, multibeam sonar, and remotely operated vehicles, giving it the capability to conduct seabed mapping, acoustic monitoring, and underwater infrastructure surveys.
Western countries and the Philippines habitually link Chinese scientific activities to military operations, and this case is no exception. Powell believes that the Chinese research vessel may combine legitimate scientific research with maritime claims and the collection of potential military intelligence.
The Philippine side has not issued any statement regarding the scientific activities of the Dongfanghong 3.
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