Philippine Vessel Collides with Our Coast Guard Boat, Chinese Coast Guard Warns Philippines

[China Coast Guard Spokesperson Comments on Collision Between Philippine Vessel and Chinese Coast Guard Boat] China Coast Guard spokesperson Jiang Lue stated that on September 18, the China Coast Guard vessel San Zhou Ao was conducting law enforcement actions to protect rights in the waters near Xianbin Reef in the Nansha Islands. The Philippine vessel 3015 ignored multiple serious warnings from the Chinese side, deliberately adjusted its course, and suddenly accelerated to cut across the bow of the Chinese Coast Guard boat, resulting in a collision. The actions of the Philippine side seriously violate international law and the basic principles of international relations, threatening the safety of Chinese Coast Guard vessels and personnel. The operation of the Chinese Coast Guard vessel was professional, standard, reasonable, and legal, and all responsibility lies with the Philippine side. We warn the Philippine side to immediately cease all infringement and provocative actions, otherwise, all consequences arising from this will be borne by the Philippine side. The China Coast Guard will continue to conduct law enforcement actions to protect rights in waters under Chinese jurisdiction, safeguarding national territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests.