05/04/2026
China has called on the Philippine government to “immediately cease maritime infringement and provocation” in the disputed West Philippine Sea (WPS), warning it would take “strong measures,” according to Chinese Embassy spokesperson Ji Lingpeng on Sunday.
Beijing issued the statement in response to an earlier pronouncement by Manila’s National Maritime Council condemning what it described as aggressive and dangerous actions by the China Coast Guard, the People’s Liberation Army Navy, the Chinese Maritime Militia, and other Chinese maritime forces in the area.
The Chinese Embassy, however, rejected the Philippines’ claims, saying they were “entirely fabricated” and intended to “smear China, confuse public perception, mislead public opinion, and deliberately tarnish China’s image.”
It maintained that China’s actions are consistent with international law, including the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).
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