China’s Foreign Ministry Official Makes Solemn Representation Over Philippines’ Deliberate Provocation at Ren’ai Jiao
Recently, an official from the Department of Border and Maritime Affairs of China’s Foreign Ministry summoned the Philippine Ambassador to China, making a solemn representation regarding the Philippines’ deliberate provocation at Ren’ai Jiao. The Chinese side expressed strong dissatisfaction and firm opposition to this incident.
The Chinese official stated that the Philippines has repeatedly violated its commitments and the bilateral understanding with China on Ren’ai Jiao, attempting to reinforce the grounded warship and carry out illegal activities. This action severely infringes upon China’s territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests, and violates international law and the basic norms of international relations.
China urges the Philippines to immediately stop all provocative actions, strictly adhere to the consensus between the two sides, and avoid making further moves that would escalate the situation. The Chinese side will continue to take necessary measures to resolutely safeguard its sovereignty and maritime rights and interests.
The Philippines’ actions have also drawn widespread attention from the international community. China calls on all relevant parties to jointly maintain peace and stability in the South China Sea and refrain from any actions that could complicate the regional situation.
This solemn representation demonstrates China’s firm stance on safeguarding its territorial integrity and its determination to maintain peace and stability in the South China Sea. China remains committed to resolving disputes through dialogue and consultation, but will resolutely counter any form of provocation and infringement.