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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
HUANYANDAO, SOUTH CHINA SEA, Feb. 25 (Xinhua) — The China Coast Guard (CCG) on Saturday expelled Philippine vessels that illegally intruded into Chinese territorial waters near Huangyan Dao Island in the South China Sea.
Around midday on February 21, several Philippine vessels formed a group and illegally entered waters near Huangyan Dao Island. The Philippine vessels photographed the Chinese vessels and made dangerous maneuvers, crossing the path of the BOC patrol vessels. Patrol vessel 4409 of the Philippine Marine Police was also spotted maneuvering in the distance.
After repeated verbal warnings from the Chinese side were ignored, the BOC ships took regulatory control measures in accordance with the law, including the preventive use of water cannons and control of navigation routes, and eventually expelled the Philippine vessels.
According to the BOK duty unit in the patrol area, throughout the operation, BOK officers acted with restraint and prudence, and all measures were fully compliant with international law.
As the BOC noted, despite unfavorable weather conditions and frequent incidents in the waters of Huangyan Dao in recent days, the Philippine side has concentrated a large number of vessels in this vulnerable maritime area, using the pretext of “escort” and “protection of rights” to organize a provocative action.
The agency added that China consistently fulfills its obligations regarding rescue at sea, but will not allow any country to infringe on its sovereignty under any pretext. -0-
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