Spokesperson of the China Coast Guard comments on the intrusion of Philippine government vessels into the waters under the jurisdiction of Huangyan Island.
Chinese Coast Guard spokesperson Jiang Lue stated that on July 23, the Philippine vessels 3012 and 3018, disregarding repeated warnings and advice from the Chinese side, insisted on intruding into the waters under the jurisdiction of China's Huangyan Island. The Chinese Coast Guard took necessary measures such as monitoring, external pressure, and obstruction control to drive the Philippine vessels away, with on-site operations being professional, standardized, and lawful. Huangyan Island is an inherent territory of China. We urge the Philippine side to immediately cease its infringing and provocative actions. The Chinese Coast Guard will continue to carry out law enforcement activities in the waters around Huangyan Island in accordance with the law, resolutely safeguarding national territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests.
On July 23, the Chinese Coast Guard took action against two Philippine government vessels, 3012 and 3018, which intruded into the territorial waters of Scarborough Shoal. The Chinese Coast Guard issued warnings and implemented necessary measures to drive the vessels away, asserting the area as Chinese territory and pledging to continue law enforcement activities there.
- Philippine vessels 3012 and 3018 entered Chinese territorial waters.
- Chinese Coast Guard issued warnings and took measures to drive the vessels away.
- The incident occurred on July 23.
- China asserts Scarborough Shoal as its inherent territory.
- China will continue law enforcement activities in the area.