China Coast Guard Ship Chuanshan (Hull 3302) conducted a maritime rescue exercise in the waters near Huangyan Dao (also known as Huangyan Island) in the South China Sea in early summer of 2024.
On Wednesday, the Philippines sent coast guard ships, government vessels, and several fishing boats into China's territorial waters around Huangyan Dao. The China Coast Guard (CCG) implemented control measures in accordance with the law and regulations, according to a statement by CCG spokesperson Liu Dejun.
During the incident, Philippine government vessel 3003 ignored repeated warnings from the Chinese side, made a sharp turn, and reversed, deliberately ramming into CCG ship 3302. This act seriously threatened the CCG vessel's navigational safety, making the Philippines the true provocateur and violator, Liu said.
The Philippine side used the guise of fishing and fishing protection to carry out rights-infringing and provocative acts, then distorted the facts, blaming China in an attempt to mislead international perception, the spokesperson said.
"We warn the Philippine side to immediately stop its acts of infringement, provocation, and inflammatory rhetoric; otherwise, all consequences arising from this will be borne by the Philippine side," Liu said.
6 Comments
Coccinella
The incident illustrates that rules must be respected on the high seas—no room for provocations.
Bella Ciao
The swift control measures by the China Coast Guard underline a commitment to discipline.
Comandante
The emphasis on “provocative acts” might just be a way to distract from other possible violations.
Africa
The account seems designed to influence international perception rather than present an objective analysis of the incident.
Fernucha
How can we trust a statement that seems designed solely to shift blame and justify one nation’s actions?
Mariposa
It’s good to see that international law is being enforced and proper warnings are given.