Statement by Spokesperson for the China Coast Guard on Philippine Public Vessels' Intrusion into the Waters under China's Jurisdiction at Huangyan Dao

Jiang Lue, spokesperson for the China Coast Guard (CCG), stated that on July 23, 2026, two Philippine public vessels (MMOV 3012 and MMOV 3018) ignored repeated dissuasion and warnings from the Chinese side and obstinately intruded into the waters under China's jurisdiction at Huangyan Dao. The CCG took necessary countermeasures in accordance with the law to track, monitor and block the Philippine vessels, compelling them to leave the area. The on-site operations by the Chinese side were professional, standardized, legitimate and lawful. Huangyan Dao is China's inherent territory. We urge the Philippine side to immediately stop rights-violation and provocations. The CCG will, in accordance with the law, continue to carry out rights-protection and law-enforcement operations in the waters of China's Huangyan Dao and resolutely safeguard China's territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests.