Chinese Navy vessels dangerously approach Chinese ships, Southern Theater Command speaks out! Footage released.
On March 25, Colonel Zhai Shichen, spokesperson for the Southern Theater Command, stated that the Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy ship 532 was conducting routine patrol activities in the waters near Zhubi Reef in the Nansha Islands. After discovering the Philippine vessel, the Chinese ship issued warnings. The Philippine ship 507, disregarding repeated warnings from the Chinese side, continued to adjust its course to the right, intentionally turning towards the Chinese ship 532, dangerously approaching it and interfering with our normal patrol activities.
The Chinese ship 532 took professional and standardized actions to effectively avoid any unexpected incidents. The operations of the Philippine vessel were unsafe and unprofessional, which could easily lead to maritime accidents. Furthermore, the Philippine side retaliated by falsely claiming that the Chinese vessel was "dangerously approaching." We warn the Philippine side to strictly control the activities of their maritime and aerial forces, immediately cease provocative and risky behaviors, and stop the smear campaign. The troops in the theater command remain on high alert, resolutely defending national territorial sovereignty and the peace and stability of the South China Sea region.
On March 25, the Chinese naval vessel 532 conducted a routine patrol near the Spratly Islands and warned the Philippine vessel 507, which approached dangerously. The Philippine vessel ignored repeated warnings and continued to adjust its course towards the Chinese vessel, prompting concerns of a potential incident. The Chinese military emphasized the need for the Philippines to control its naval activities and cease provocative actions.
- Chinese naval vessel 532 conducted a routine patrol near the Spratly Islands.
- Philippine vessel 507 ignored warnings from the Chinese vessel.
- The Chinese vessel effectively avoided a potential incident.
- The Philippine side accused the Chinese vessel of dangerous proximity.
- The Chinese military warned the Philippines to cease provocative actions.