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π DEEP-SEA POWER PROJECTION π
π¨π³#China's advanced research ship Tan Suo Er Hao has concluded a 25-day survey operation in international waters near the #BenhamRise (aka #PhilippineRise), showcasing Beijing's growing deep-sea capabilities in strategically sensitive areas:
π¬ Advanced Tech: This 87m vessel carries 10,000m-depth submersibles & 13 specialized labs, representing some of China's most sophisticated marine research capabilities.
π Systematic Approach: 92% loitering behavior over 25 days indicates comprehensive data collection, not routine transit.
β οΈ Sister Ship: The Tan Suo Er Hao's sister ship Tan Suo Yi Hao recently made headlines while operating far to the south near π³πΏ#NewZealand & π¦πΊ#Australia.
The operation demonstrates how China leverages its #dualuse research vessels to project power and gather strategic data in contested regions--a pattern we're seeing globally as Beijing expands its deep-sea presence.
When research becomes reconnaissance, every survey tells a story about shifting maritime power dynamics. π
#MaritimeSecurity #Geopolitics #DeepSeaResearch #PacificStrategy
Authorities identified the 87-meter research ship Tan Suo Er Hao entering the Philippinesβ exclusive waters on May 17. It was last spotted 130.5 nautical miles (241 kilometers) off the coast of Burgos, Ilocos Norte on Tuesday. https://t.co/4yduKDESCA
#China is looking to create another crisis with the #Philippines, this time in the #PhilippineSea at #BenhamRise: https://t.co/fBuuCLpoRX.
They found damselfishes, surgeonfishes, and wrasses to be abundant but commercially important species like jacks, snappers, and emperors were also observed including rays and several species of giant clams.
Video credits: Joyce Velos
#BenhamRise #PhilippineRise #PHRise #MANAMo
Jose Rizal to 'show' PH flag off Benham Rise, Fuga Island
Missile-frigate BRP Jose Rizal (FF-150) will conduct a "show the flag mission" off #BenhamRise (now #PhilippineRise) and #FugaIsland in #Cagayan province before sailing to Subic Bay, Zambales on September 23.
π· PH Navy
WATCH: AFP celebrates 4th Philippine Rise Anniversary, sends off Philippine Navyβs BRP Quezon
https://t.co/jzaYOupSFS
#AFPyoucanTrust
#PhilippineRise
#Navy
#BenhamRise
@IndoPac_Info π΅π The Philippined does not share any territorial claims with Chinazi. We own the #WestPHSea #Scarborough #BenhamRise and #Spratlys
State-of-the-art vessel Gabriela Silang to help Philippine Coast Guard patrol West Philippine Sea, Benham Rise #GoodNewsPilipinas #GabrielaSilang #WestPhilippineSea #BenhamRise #Philippines #PhilippineWaters #worldlargest #seavessel @coastguardph @DOTrPH https://t.co/noBmHQOuJ9
Researchers discovered what could be the largest caldera on Earth https://t.co/NCaug854co #BenhamRise #volcano #research #Apolaki #ApolakiCaldera
A caldera? Or an ancient, gigantic meteor crater? Mineral deposits will tell the story... #Apolaki #benhamrise #caldera
@rupertnotholmes @MaamSyj Although wala ngang oil or gas deposit na makukuha diyan...Dapat lang na bantayan yan ng Pinas, kasi gagawing submarine base yan ng Tsina in future conflicts. Last...fishing ground ng mga mangingisdang Pilipino. #BenhamRise #ApoLaki #Caldera #DefendOurSeas
Marine geophysicist Jenny Barretto discovers worldβs largest caldera within Philippinesβ Benham Rise #GoodNewsPilipinas #JennyAnneBarretto #FilipinoScientist #BenhamRise #PhilippineRise #PhilippineSea #UPFight @UPMSIGeoOce @upsystem @Official_UPD https://t.co/ltSwob5d6x
Marine geophysicist Jenny Anne Barretto has discovered the existence of what could be the world's largest caldera within Benham Rise. https://t.co/MMwwndUZJX
#Philippines Follows #China β Moves to Name Undersea #BenhamRise Features
PhilStar, Jan 28, 2019
https://t.co/3S6McnDtoU
EXCLUSIVE: After resting on laurels for years, the Philippines finally moves to name seamounts on #BenhamRise but will likely fail to rename what China has already dubbed. https://t.co/7Ih18Z3ZIw
@joym_speaks Remember this? The former US envoy spilled the beans on Alan Cayetanoβs unpublicized visit to China. #China #Philippines #Duterte #WestPhilippineSea #BenhamRise https://t.co/SoUdQ78SNK
Sir Lorenzana sa #Philippines po ang flag raising bukas, hindi po sa China. Reminder lang. Baka magkamali ulit tulad ng #WestPHSea tapos #BenhamRise.
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@ogie_rosa @jesusfalcis https://t.co/CuEouMapg4
Defense Secretary @del_lorenzana announces during today's DND flag-raising rites that President Duterte will lead June 12 activities in Kawit, Cavite | @davidyusantos
#PhilippineRise believed to contain vast deposits of methane hydrate that may be a larger #hydrocarbon resource than the worldβs oil, gas and coal resources combined https://t.co/YZuAmYWqNg #BenhamRise
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