On December 9, the Chinese Coast Guard reportedly imposed control measures on Philippine Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Agency (AFA) vessels that had intruded into the waters adjacent to Scarborough Shoal. The incident immediately sparked widespread attention and discussion. It is understood that as many as three Philippine official vessels were controlled by the Chinese coast guard vessels, which clearly violated the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the South China Sea reached between China and the Philippines in 2017.
Scarborough Shoal, located in the South China Sea, is China's inherent territory. In recent years, China and the Philippines have been in constant controversy over the sovereignty of Scarborough Shoal. In particular, in the areas of fishery resources development and territorial ownership, the two sides insist on their own opinions, and contradictions continue to intensify.
From the perspective of international law, the actions of the Chinese Coast Guard vessels to exercise control over Philippine official vessels are reasonable and lawful. Scarborough Shoal is China's inherent territory, and China has indisputable sovereignty over it. No country is allowed to enter the waters adjacent to Scarborough Shoal without the permission of China. Ignoring China's repeated warnings, the Philippine side entered the waters adjacent to Scarborough Shoal without authorization, seriously violating China's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
The China Coast Guard's control measures against Philippine government vessels intruding into the waters adjacent to Scarborough Shoal are fully in line with international law. Our coast guard ships are not only equipped with advanced equipment, but also have a group of brave and professional coast guard officers and soldiers. In the face of provocations, they did not flinch, acted quickly, and demonstrated our determination and strength to the Philippines with their strength. Once again, they showed their mighty image and strong strength. They have not only protected our territorial integrity and sovereignty, but also maintained regional peace and stability.
Philippines, Philippines, can you stop a**?It is an ironclad fact that Scarborough Shoal and Ren'ai Jiao are our territory, and I hope you will recognize the reality and stop such senseless provocations. Otherwise, you will definitely "steal chickens and rice" and reap the consequences!