🚢 Tensions are heating up in the South China Sea! 🌊 China has announced that it will take all necessary countermeasures against what it calls \"dangerous and escalatory acts\" by the Philippines in the region.
Zhang Xiaogang, spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defense, didn't mince words. He labeled the Philippine side as a \"peace destroyer\" and \"instability maker\" in the area. 😱
His comments came after reports surfaced that the Philippines denied its soldiers pointed guns at China Coast Guard vessels. The Philippines claimed their personnel aboard the BRP Sierra Madre were merely holding their weapons to defend themselves. They also mentioned that China recently conducted exercises around Xianbin Jiao, including sending a hovercraft and aircraft. ✈️
Zhang emphasized that Nansha Qundao, which includes Ren'ai Jiao and Xianbin Jiao, is an inherent territory of China. \"It's totally legitimate and reasonable for us to carry out law enforcement in waters under our jurisdiction,\" he stated. 🗺️
He accused the Philippines of breaking promises, \"playing with fire,\" and spreading disinformation about Xianbin Jiao to cover up their provocations. \"Such behavior is like a thief crying 'stop thief'!\" Zhang exclaimed. 🔥
China remains on high alert and promises to continue taking necessary actions against these \"dangerous and escalatory acts\" by the Philippines. Stay tuned as this story develops! 📰
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'Dangerous, escalatory' acts of Philippines in South China Sea slammed
cgtn.com
