Foreign Ministry: Philippines must immediately stop maritime infringement and provocation
外交部：菲律宾应立即停止在海上侵权挑衅
On September 18, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun stated that a Philippine government vessel deliberately collided with a Chinese coast guard vessel near Xianbin Reef in the South China Sea, seriously threatening Chinese personnel and vessel safety. Guo demanded the Philippines immediately cease its 'infringement and provocation' at sea and stop spreading false narratives. He reiterated China's commitment to defending its territorial sovereignty and maritime rights.
The view from inside
The Global Times article frames the incident as unprovoked Philippine aggression, using terms like '挑衅滋事' (provocation and troublemaking) and '故意冲撞' (deliberate collision).
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