The reporter learned from the Chinese Coast Guard that the Philippine Coast Guard's 4409 ship was dangerously close to the waters near Huangyan Island on the 14th. It crossed the route of our ship from the bow direction several times, attempting to "smash the car" to pose for photos and fabricate false narratives that smear our side.
On the morning of the 14th, our coast guard's Central and South ship was patrolling the waters near Huangyan Island in accordance with the law. The Philippine Coast Guard ship 4409 crossed our ship four times without notice and suddenly approached our coast guard ship in danger. Under the repeated calls and warnings of our coast guards, the Philippine coast guard ship sailed away from our ship. Afterwards, the Philippines ignored the facts and reversed the right and wrong, spoke out and hyped on the media platform, creating hot topics on public opinion.
The Chinese Coast Guard stated that the Philippines' actions seriously violated relevant provisions of international law and maritime collision avoidance rules, illegally approached the coast guard ships that I sailed normally in dangerous ways, threatening the safety of our personnel and ships. Our operations are professional and standardized, legitimate, and the responsibility lies with the Philippines. Faced with the provocation of Philippine Coast Guard ships, the Chinese Coast Guard will continue to resolutely counter the situation, further strengthen the control of relevant sea areas, and firmly defend the country's territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests.
