Philippine media recently reported that Chinese Navy ships executed dangerous maneuvers against Philippines vessels in the waters of Scarborough Shoal (“Huangyan Dao” in Chinese). On May 15, Chinese state media outlet Xinhua News Agency published a statement on the topic by Jiang Bin, a spokesman for the Chinese Ministry of Defense. Xinhua published the statement in both Chinese and English. Below is the original English version published by Xinhua:
Question: It is reported that recently the Philippines has frequently sent frigates in an attempt to intrude into the territorial sea of China’s Huangyan Dao, and claimed that the Chinese military vessels took high-risk maneuvers. What’s your comment?
Jiang Bin: Huangyan Dao is China’s inherent territory. In recent days, the Philippine military vessels attempted to intrude into the territorial sea of China’s Huangyan Dao. The Chinese side took necessary measures to stop and dispel them, which was completely legitimate, legal, professional and restrained. The Philippine side’s actions were highly irresponsible, and severely threatened China’s sovereignty and security by approaching Chinese vessels in a dangerous manner. We urge the Philippine side to stop any risky infringements and provocations, and refrain from challenging China’s firm resolve in safeguarding territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests. Otherwise, it will only taste the bitter fruit of its own doing.
Source: Xinhua, May 15, 2025
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