Three Chinese Coast Guard Vessels Detected in Malaysia’s EEZ Waters
Three Chinese coast guard vessels were detected within Malaysia’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) waters this morning, according to international maritime observer Ray Powell.
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Three Chinese coast guard vessels were detected within Malaysia’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) waters this morning, according to international maritime observer Ray Powell.
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