: Beijing calls on Manila to stop violations and provocations near the Second Thomas Shoal, also known as Ren’ai Reef in Mandarin, in the South China Sea, following a recent incident between a Philippine vessel and Chinese coast guards, Chinese National Defence Ministry spokesman Wu Qian said on Sunday.
“On March 23, a Philippine vessel invaded the waters near the Chinese Ren’ai Reef, trying to deliver supplies to its illegally ‘grounded’ warship. The Chinese coast guard, in accordance with laws and rules, blocked and moved the Philippine vessel in order to stop infringement and provocation attempts by the Philippines,“ Wu told a press conference, calling on the Philippines “to stop all violations and provocations.
“China is ready to settle the dispute with the Philippines in an appropriate way via a dialogue and talks, however, Manila has violated its pledge, vainly trying to turn the illegally grounded warship in the Ren’ai Reef into a permanent facility,“ the spokesman said.
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