Did Chinese Personnel "Attack" Philippine Side at Ren'ai Reef? On-Site Video Reveals the Truth of the Conflict
On the morning of July 20, around 9 a.m., a Chinese Coast Guard small patrol boat was conducting a routine patrol near China's Ren'ai Reef when the Philippine illegal "stranded" vessel No. 57 released two rubber boats, ignoring our repeated clear warnings, and approached and rammed the Chinese patrol boat in a dangerous manner. During this time, Philippine personnel first maliciously attacked Chinese law enforcement officers using paddles, long sticks, and other tools. The Chinese side took measures in accordance with the law and regulations, including issuing verbal warnings, maneuvering around, and implementing reciprocal countermeasures to stabilize the situation on site, maintaining maximum rational restraint. After the incident, the Philippine side distorted the facts and falsely accused the Chinese side, which is purely turning black and white upside down. We demand that the Philippine side immediately stop its infringement provocations and false hype. The Chinese Coast Guard will continue to carry out law enforcement activities to safeguard rights in the Nansha Islands and their surrounding waters, including Ren'ai Reef, resolutely maintaining national territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests.
On July 20 at 9 AM, a Chinese Coast Guard patrol vessel engaged with a Philippine vessel near Ren'ai Reef. The Philippine vessel released two rubber boats that approached aggressively, leading to a confrontation where Philippine personnel attacked Chinese officers. China issued warnings and took measures to stabilize the situation, while accusing the Philippines of distorting the facts.
- Chinese Coast Guard patrol vessel was conducting routine patrol near Ren'ai Reef.
- Philippine vessel released two rubber boats and approached aggressively.
- Philippine personnel attacked Chinese law enforcement officers with paddles and sticks.
- China issued warnings and took measures to control the situation.
- China accused the Philippines of distorting facts and escalating tensions.