Huangyan Dao is China’s inherent territory. In recent days, the Philippine military vessels attempted to intrude into the territorial sea of China’s Huangyan Dao. The Chinese side took necessary measures to stop and dispel them, which was completely legitimate, legal, professional and restrained, said senior colonel Jiang Bin, the newly appointed spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defense. 

(Senior Colonel Jiang Bin makes his debut as the newly appointed spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defense on May 15)

Recently the Philippines has frequently sent frigates in an attempt to intrude into the territorial sea of China’s Huangyan Dao, and claimed that the Chinese military vessels took high-risk maneuver, a reporter asked Jiang Bin to respond to this.

"The Philippine side’s actions were highly irresponsible, and severely threatened China’s sovereignty and security by approaching Chinese vessels in a dangerous manner. We urge the Philippine side to stop any risky infringements and provocations, and refrain from challenging China’s firm resolve in safeguarding territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests. Otherwise, it will only taste the bitter fruit of its own doing," said Jiang Bin.

(Source: China's Ministry of National Defense)