China Coast Guard: Will Enforce Maritime Law and Defend National Sovereignty and Maritime Interests in Nansha Islands

　Glon News August 22 | According to China's Coast Guard, Gao Yu, spokesperson for China's Coast Guard Bureau, stated that recently, the Philippine "sitting" vessel number 57 released two small boats, disregarding our repeated warnings and approaching our normal law-enforcement vessels in an unprofessional, dangerous manner, with the intention of "colliding" and provoking. Our coast guard vessels took control of the Philippines' vessels according to law and regulations, and the relevant operations were justifiable and lawful. We warned the Philippine side to immediately stop all infringing and provocative behavior. China's Coast Guard will enforce maritime law and defend national sovereignty and maritime interests in Nansha Islands.