Southern Theater Navy Spokesperson: Philippine Guard Boat Illegally Intruded into China's Territorial Sea of Huangyan Island

On April 20, Navy Commander Zhao Zhiwei, spokesperson of the Southern Theater Navy, said that on April 20, the Philippine No. 36 escort boat illegally invaded the territorial waters of China's Huangyan Island without the approval of the Chinese government, and the Chinese People's Liberation Army's Southern Theater Navy organized troops to follow, monitor and warn to drive away in accordance with the law. The Philippine's actions seriously violated China's sovereignty and the relevant provisions of Chinese and international law. We urge the Philippine side to immediately stop the infringement and provocation, otherwise all the consequences arising therefrom will be borne by the Philippine side. Theater troops remain on high alert at all times, resolutely safeguard national sovereignty and security, and resolutely safeguard peace and stability in the South China Sea.