21.   Last week, Ramos said surveillance pictures showed that the Chinese have constructed structures at the reef and that Chinese naval vessels were in the area.

22.   Last month, the Philippines protested after five armed Chinese vessels sailed near islands both countries claim in the Spratly chain.

23.   Media reports said the first meeting Tuesday went poorly after Britain protested about a Chinese vessel that intruded into Hong Kong waters last month to seize suspected smugglers.

24.   On Monday, the legislature passed a bill to allow Chinese vessels and seamen to enter Taiwanese ports.

25.   On Monday, a Chinese fishing vessel sank after a collision with a Philippines naval ship.

26.   On Saturday, the Philippine navy seized four Chinese fishing vessels sailing near Alicia Annie Island, a part of the Philippine-controlled area in the Spratlys.

27.   Russian officials were investigating claims that the Chinese vessel rammed the patrol boat, the report said.

28.   Since last November, Philippine authorities have seized at least two Chinese vessels allegedly trying to smuggle canned goods and cigarettes at a port south of Subic.

29.   She said there were no injuries among the nine crew members aboard the Chinese vessel, which was carrying a cargo of vegetable oil.

30.   Since November last year, Philippine authorities have seized at least two Chinese vessels allegedly trying to smuggle canned goods and cigarets at a port south of Subic.