The spokesperson of the Chinese Coast Guard issued a statement on the intrusion of Philippine government ships into the territorial waters of Huangyan Island

On September 16, Gan Yu, a spokesperson for the Chinese Coast Guard, said that on September 16, the Philippines organized more than 10 official vessels to illegally invade the territorial waters of China's Huangyan Island despite China's repeated discouragement and warnings. The Chinese Coast Guard controlled and expelled the Philippine vessels in accordance with the law. < b > During this period, the Philippine official vessel 3014 maneuvered dangerously and deliberately rammed into China's normal law enforcement coast guard vessels, endangering the safety of Chinese vessels and personnel. The Chinese Coast Guard took control measures in accordance with the law, and the on-site operation was professional, standardized, and legitimate. Huangyan Island is China's inherent territory. The Philippines' actions seriously violated China's sovereignty and the relevant provisions of Chinese law and international law. We urge the Philippines to immediately stop the infringement. The Chinese Coast Guard will carry out rights protection and law enforcement activities in the waters off Huangyan Island in accordance with the law, and resolutely safeguard the country's territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests.