Spokesperson of the China Coast Guard Bureau Comments on the Philippines' Provocations in the South China Sea
Chinese Coast Guard spokesperson Jiang Lue stated that on July 24, the Philippines organized 7 government vessels, 3 coast guard ships, and 1 fishing transport vessel, and incited a large number of fishing boats to illegally gather in the waters under the jurisdiction of China's Huangyan Island. During this period, the Philippine vessels 3001, 3005, and 3017, disregarding repeated warnings and advice from the Chinese Coast Guard, insisted on intruding into the territorial waters of China's Huangyan Island. The Chinese Coast Guard took necessary measures to resolutely drive away the Philippine intruding vessels, including verbal warnings, obstruction control, and water cannon spraying, all conducted in a professional, standard, and lawful manner. Following the violent attack on Chinese Coast Guard law enforcement personnel at Ren'ai Reef on July 20, the Philippines sent ships to intrude into the waters under the jurisdiction of China's Huangyan Island for two consecutive days, creating disturbances in multiple areas of the South China Sea and deliberately provoking, which seriously infringes upon China's sovereignty and maritime rights and severely undermines peace and stability in the South China Sea. We warn the Philippine side to immediately cease its infringing and provocative actions, otherwise, all consequences arising from this will be borne by the Philippine side. The Chinese Coast Guard will continue to carry out law enforcement activities to protect rights in the waters under China's jurisdiction, resolutely safeguarding national territorial sovereignty and maritime rights.
On July 24, the Chinese Coast Guard responded to the Philippines' organization of 7 government vessels and 3 coast guard ships illegally gathering in waters under Chinese jurisdiction at Scarborough Shoal. Despite warnings, Philippine vessels intruded into Chinese territorial waters, prompting the Chinese Coast Guard to take necessary measures, including the use of water cannons, to drive them away. This incident follows a previous attack on Chinese personnel by the Philippines on July 20, escalating tensions in the South China Sea.
- Philippines organized 7 government vessels, 3 coast guard ships, and numerous fishing boats to gather illegally in Scarborough Shoal.
- Chinese Coast Guard issued warnings and used water cannons to drive away Philippine vessels.
- The incident follows a previous attack on Chinese coast guard personnel by the Philippines on July 20.
- China asserts that these actions violate its sovereignty and maritime rights.
- China warns the Philippines to cease provocative actions or face consequences.