Security sources say the China ship was flanked at one point by more than 10 vessels. FMTNews SouthChinaSea Petronas
KUALA LUMPUR: A Chinese government survey ship is tagging an exploration vessel operated by Malaysia’s state oil company Petronas in disputed waters in the South China Sea, three regional security sources said on Friday.
The United States has accused China of taking advantage of the distraction of the coronavirus pandemic to advance its presence in the South China Sea. The Malaysian prime minister’s office, the defence ministry and Petronas did not respond to requests for comment. It was flanked by a Chinese coastguard vessel as it moved in a hash-shaped pattern consistent with carrying out a survey, as it did during a tense standoff in Vietnamese waters last year.
“Beijing doesn’t want to pick a fight here but it wants to intimidate,” he said. “China hasn’t slowed down at all despite the coronavirus pandemic.”
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Chinese and Malaysian ships in South China Sea standoff, say sources | Malay MailKUALA LUMPUR — A Chinese government survey ship is tagging an exploration vessel operated by Malaysia’s state oil company Petronas in disputed waters in the South China Sea, three regional security sources said today. China’s Haiyang Dizhi 8 entered waters near Malaysia yesterday, according...
Read more »
Chinese ship moves closer to Malaysia amid rising South China Sea tensionsSources say Malaysian Navy is monitoring situation. FMTNews
Read more »
Discipline why South Korea, China could contain Covid-19, says Dr Mahathir | The Malaysian InsightCitizens listen to govt advice on lockdown despite violation of rights, freedoms while West chafes on restrictions.
Read more »
Johor authorities seize more than RM500,000 worth of imported woodJOHOR BARU: The Johor Malaysian Quarantine and Inspection Services Department (Maqis) has seized more than half a million ringgit worth of wood imported from China.
Read more »
M’sian envoy: Restriction is effectiveBEIJING: Self-discipline of the people and a comprehensive governmental structure were among the features that contributed to China’s success in containing Covid-19, said the Malaysian envoy here.
Read more »