At 08:02 on Saturday, the Philippine ship 9701 weighed anchor and continued its provocations at China’s Xianbin Jiao. In response, the Chinese coast guard ship 5205 lawfully issued verbal warnings and conducted monitoring and control measures.
At 12:06, the Philippine ship deliberately rammed into the Chinese ship 5205 in an unprofessional and dangerous manner, causing a collision for which the Philippines bears full responsibility, according to China Coast Guard spokesperson Liu Dejun.
China once again warns the Philippines to face reality, abandon illusions, and immediately withdraw their illegal ship, as this is the only correct path forward. The China Coast Guard will take necessary measures to resolutely thwart any provocative acts of infringement and firmly defend the country's territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests.