[[File:China maritime militia.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Vessels of the CCP maritime militia tethered together at Whitsun reef; the CCP denies the maritime militia exists.]]
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[[File:China maritime militia.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Vessels of the CCP maritime militia tethered together at Whitsun reef; the CCP denies the maritime militia exists.<ref>https://www.msn.com/en-ph/news/national/china-denies-militias-says-fishing-vessels-in-its-territory/ar-BB1eQiMv</ref>]]
Whitsun Shoal, also known as Julian Felipe Reef, is 175 nautical miles from Palawan, an island of the Philippines. The feature is within the Philippine exclusive economic zone.
Whitsun Shoal, also known as Julian Felipe Reef, is 175 nautical miles from Palawan, an island of the Philippines. The feature is within the Philippine exclusive economic zone.