Gan Yu, spokesperson for the China Coast Guard, stated that the Philippine Navy's grounded vessel No. 57 recently deployed a small boat, disregarding multiple Chinese warnings and dangerously approaching a Chinese coast guard ship engaged in routine law enforcement activities, deliberately aimed at provoking China. The China Coast Guard has legally restrained the actions of the Philippine side, and all relevant operations were carried out within the bounds of the law. China has warned the Philippines to immediately cease all infringing and provocative actions, and the China Coast Guard will resolutely safeguard national sovereignty and maritime rights and interests.
