The Philippines Sends Supplies to Its Illegal "Grounded" BRP Sierra Madre at Second Thomas Shoal, Chinese Coast Guard Responds
Spokesperson of the China Coast Guard speaks
The spokesperson of the China Coast Guard, Jiang Lue, stated that on October 21, with the permission of the Chinese side, the Philippines transported supplies to its illegally "grounded" vessel at Ren'ai Reef. The China Coast Guard inquired and confirmed the presence of the Philippine vessel and monitored the entire process. The China Coast Guard will continue to carry out law enforcement activities to safeguard rights in the Nansha Islands and surrounding waters, including Ren'ai Reef.
On October 21, the Philippines delivered supplies to its grounded ship at Ren'ai Reef under the supervision of the Chinese Coast Guard. The Chinese Coast Guard confirmed the operation and stated it would continue law enforcement activities in the Spratly Islands.
- Philippines delivered supplies to its grounded ship at Ren'ai Reef.
- Chinese Coast Guard monitored the operation.
- The operation occurred on October 21.
- The Chinese Coast Guard stated it will continue law enforcement activities in the Spratly Islands.
- The supplies were delivered with Chinese permission.