On April 20, Senior Colonel Zhao Zhiwei, spokesman of the navy in the southern theater, said that on April 20, the Philippine No. 36 frigate illegally invaded the territorial sea of Huangyan Island of China without the approval of the Chinese government. The navy in the southern theater of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army organized troops to track, monitor, warn and drive away according to law. The actions of the Philippines seriously infringe upon China’s sovereignty and violate relevant provisions of Chinese and international law. We warn the Philippine side to immediately stop infringing and provoking, otherwise all consequences arising therefrom will be borne by the Philippine side. The troops in the theater of war always maintain a high level of vigilance, resolutely defend national sovereignty and security, and resolutely maintain peace and stability in the South China Sea region.
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