The spokesman of the Southern Theater Command, Air Force Colonel Tian Junli, said that on May 5, the Philippines' No. 35 escort boat attempted to invade the territorial waters of Huangyan Island, China. The Southern Theater Command of the Chinese People's Liberation Army organized naval and air forces to track, monitor and drive away in accordance with the law and regulations, effectively preventing the Philippine boat from invading China's territorial waters, and the on-site operation is professional, standardized and legitimate. The Philippines' remarks ignore facts and confuse the public, trying to mislead international cognition. Huangyan Island is an inherent territory of China. We warn the Philippines to immediately stop infringement, provocation and distortion of hype. The theater troops are always on high alert, resolutely defend national sovereignty, security and maritime rights and interests, and resolutely safeguard peace and stability in the South China Sea region.

[Editor in charge: Wang Jinzhi]