China on Thursday warned the Philippines of “consequences” if the country did not stop what Beijing deemed “provocations” in the disputed South China Sea.
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian made the remark at a daily news briefing when asked about the criticisms launched by the Philippines against what they said was pirate-like behavior by Chinese coast guards against Filipino navy personnel during their supply mission to their territorial outpost in a disputed shoal.
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian made the remark at a daily news briefing when asked about the criticisms launched by the Philippines against what they said was pirate-like behavior by Chinese coast guards against Filipino navy personnel during their supply mission to their territorial outpost in a disputed shoal.
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00:00China's ships not only carry building materials, but also steal weapons and equipment,
00:07deliberately crashing into Chinese ships.
00:10Non-commissioned officers also splashed water and threw objects at Chinese law enforcement officers.
00:16The actions involved clearly exacerbated the tense situation at sea,
00:21and seriously threatened the safety of Chinese personnel and ships.
00:26China will take necessary measures in accordance with the law to safeguard its sovereignty,
00:31to be legal and reasonable, to be professionally restrained, and to be unquestionable.
00:35China will firmly safeguard its legitimate rights,
00:38while urging the non-commissioned officers to immediately stop the infringement provocation on the sea,
00:44or the consequences will be dire.
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