Chinese 'ghost' vessels defy tracking, threaten PH security
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Source: The Manila Times
Published: 2026-04-04 11:00 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 92
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Philippines, China
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One ship. Multiple identities. In a special report entitled 'Chinese ghost ships defy tracking, threaten Philippine security,' The Manila Times writes about the activities of dredger Kang Ling 539, a Chinese vessel allegedly with over 30 different identities as it operates in Manila Bay and Zambales. It talks about how ships manipulate the Automatic Identification System (AIS) to avoid detection and bypass regulations.
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