Beijing has publicly condemned Manila's recent actions around Zhubi Jiao and Tiexian Jiao reefs in the South China Sea, labeling them an illegal encroachment on Chinese sovereignty.
According to Liu Dejun, spokesperson for the Chinese Coast Guard (CCG), two Philippine vessels entered these disputed waters without approval from the Chinese mainland. One team even landed on Tiexian Jiao before CCG officers intervened in a professional and legal manner.
Despite multiple warnings, a Philippine ship advanced toward a CCG patrol, causing a minor collision. Liu holds Manila fully responsible for this dangerous maneuver.
China's Position and Regional Impact
China asserts indisputable sovereignty over the Nansha Qundao and surrounding seas. Liu pointed out that these incursions violate the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the South China Sea and undermine regional peace and stability.
Liu Dejun urged the Philippine side to immediately cease any further violations and warned that the CCG will continue law enforcement activities to protect China's maritime rights.
For young global citizens and business innovators tracking security in key waterways, this incident underscores the delicate balance in the South China Sea. With multiple claimants and high-stakes trade routes at risk, everyone from travel enthusiasts to policy changemakers will be watching closely as Beijing and Manila navigate these choppy waters.
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China slams Philippines' infringement on South China Sea reefs
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