The PLA Navy's lead attack group (ACG), led by the aircraft carrier Liaoning, sailed along the west coast of the Philippines towards the Basilan Strait to demonstrate power in the area. Manila sent three ships "Diego Cilan", "Artemio Rickert" and "Serangani" to follow the August. maximum.

The PLA Navy's lead attack group (ACG), led by the aircraft carrier Liaoning, sailed along the west coast of the Philippines towards the Basilan Strait to demonstrate power in the area. Manila sent three ships "Diego Cilan", "Artemio Rickert" and "Serangani" to follow the August. maximum.