China Coast Guard expels Philippine vessel in South China Sea
The China coast guard expelled a Philippine vessel that illegally entered waters off Huangyan Island in the South China Sea on Thursday.
In a statement on Thursday, Gan Yu, a spokesperson for the China coast guard, reported that a vessel from the Philippine Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources had illegally intruded into the adjacent waters of China's Huangyan Island, disregarding China's repeated warnings.
He added that the coast guard had lawfully implemented measures to control the vessel's route, forced it to leave, and handled the situation on-site with professional standards.
He stressed that China holds indisputable sovereignty over Huangyan Island and its adjacent waters.
The Chinese coast guard consistently carries out law enforcement activities to safeguard rights within China's jurisdictional waters, resolutely upholding national sovereignty and maritime interests, he noted.
- Section of national highway collapses in Sichuan
- Exhibition highlights historical and cultural roots of Guangdong, Hong Kong, Macao
- China showcases latest advances in metrology at Hunan exhibition
- New research by Nankai University offers hope to women affected by infertility
- Cultivation in Yunnan paves the way for 'durian freedom'
- HK, Taiwan volunteers share their passion at games' opening
