Video: Chinese Coast Guard Uses Water Cannons to Drive Away Philippine Intruding Vessels, On-Site Footage Released
On July 24, the Philippines organized 7 government vessels, 3 coast guard ships, and 1 fish 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 such as verbal warnings, obstruction control, and water cannon spraying to resolutely drive away the Philippine intruding vessels, with operations conducted in a professional, standardized, and lawful manner.
We warn the Philippine side to immediately stop 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, firmly safeguarding national territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests. (CCTV reporter Guo Peng)
On July 24, the Chinese Coast Guard repelled Philippine vessels that illegally gathered in Chinese territorial waters at Scarborough Shoal, using water cannons after issuing warnings. The Philippines had organized 7 government vessels, 3 coast guard ships, and 1 fishing vessel for this action. China has warned the Philippines to stop its provocative actions, asserting its territorial sovereignty.
- Philippines organized 7 government vessels, 3 coast guard ships, and 1 fishing vessel to gather illegally in Chinese waters.
- Chinese Coast Guard issued warnings and used water cannons to repel the Philippine vessels.
- The incident occurred on July 24 at Scarborough Shoal.
- China warned the Philippines to cease provocative actions or face consequences.
- The Chinese Coast Guard will continue to enforce its territorial claims.