Ministry of Defense: If Japan and the Philippines insist on going their own way, they will only seek to be hammered.
On the afternoon of June 9, Colonel Zhang Xiaogang, spokesperson for the Ministry of Defense, released a statement regarding recent military-related issues.
Reporter: According to reports, Japan and the Philippines unilaterally announced the initiation of boundary negotiations in the waters east of Taiwan. The Chinese Coast Guard immediately conducted law enforcement patrols in the relevant waters, and the Ministry of Transport subsequently carried out special maritime law enforcement actions. What is your comment on this?
Zhang Xiaogang: In response to Japan and the Philippines' unilateral announcement to initiate boundary negotiations in the waters east of Taiwan, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has repeatedly stated its firm opposition. We urge Japan and the Philippines to immediately cease their illegal and provocative actions. If they persist in their course, they will only bring upon themselves consequences. China will take resolute and strong actions to safeguard national territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests.
China's Ministry of Defense condemned Japan and the Philippines for unilaterally announcing maritime boundary negotiations in waters east of Taiwan on June 9. Colonel Zhang Xiaogang stated that China firmly opposes these actions and will take strong measures to protect its territorial sovereignty and maritime rights.
- China's Ministry of Defense opposes Japan and the Philippines' maritime boundary negotiations.
- The negotiations are taking place in waters east of Taiwan.
- China warns of strong actions to protect its territorial sovereignty.
- The statement was made by Colonel Zhang Xiaogang on June 9.