MANILA – The Chinese research vessel spotted at Bajo de Masinloc, or Scarborough Shoal, in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) for as long as 28 days showed no signs of conducting drilling operations, a ranking Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) official said Tuesday. The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Tuesday said the Chinese vessel that was spotted in Bajo de Masinloc for 28 days was conducting research and surveillance, but did not conduct any drilling. Key points and original sources are listed below.

• MANILA – The Chinese research vessel spotted at Bajo de Masinloc, or Scarborough Shoal, in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) for as long as 28 days showed no signs of conducting drilling operations, a ranking Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) official said Tue...S1

• The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Tuesday said the Chinese vessel that was spotted in Bajo de Masinloc for 28 days was conducting research and surveillance, but did not conduct any drilling.S2