2024-03-24 11:02:27
Conflict in the South China Sea is escalating as China fires water cannons at a Philippine supply ship in the disputed waters of the South China Sea. China said that the Philippine ship had illegally invaded the relevant waters and that it had dealt with the provocation attempt sternly in accordance with the law.
On the 24th, the Chinese Ministry of National Defense said in a comment by Spokesperson Wu Chen, “On the 23rd, a Philippine vessel trespassed into China’s Renaijiao (Second Thomas Reef, Philippine name: Ayungin) area without permission. We will regulate and evict the Philippine vessel in accordance with legal provisions.” He said he ordered it.
“This incident occurred entirely due to provocation by the Philippines, and China’s handling methods were reasonable, lawful, professional and standardized,” Wu Chen said.
“China has indisputable sovereignty over the Spratly Islands, including Renaijiao, and the surrounding waters, and China’s sovereignty and territorial integrity cannot be violated,” Wu said. “Disputes will be resolved through dialogue and negotiation.” “We would like to, but we will never sit by and watch as the Philippines breaks its promise and tries to reinforce illegal warships in Renaijiao with permanent facilities,” he explained.
“We urge the Philippines to stop making comments that could escalate the conflict and worsen the situation, and to stop all infringements and provocations,” he said. “If the Philippines continues to challenge China’s limits, China will take decisive action to protect its territorial sovereignty.” “We will firmly protect maritime rights and interests,” he added.
Prior to this, the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs also commented through a spokesperson, “Despite China’s opposition the previous day, the Philippines illegally entered a supply ship and two coast guard ships into the waters near Renaijiao in the Spratly Islands and illegally transported construction materials to the reef. “I tried to reinforce it,” he said.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said, “The Chinese coast guard took necessary rights protection measures at sea in accordance with the law and blocked Philippine vessels,” adding, “The Philippines must immediately stop violations and provocations to avoid harming peace and stability in the South China Sea and all the consequences thereof.” “The Philippines will lose,” he said.
Previously, the Philippine military announced that its supply ship was attacked by a water cannon by the Chinese Coast Guard on the morning of the 23rd, causing serious damage and casualties.
According to Reuters, the Philippine military explained, “The Philippine civilian supply ship was escorted by a naval vessel and a Philippine Coast Guard vessel,” and “but was surrounded by the Chinese Coast Guard.”
(Beijing = News 1)
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