Recently, the Philippines' illegally grounded warship at Ren'ai Jiao released two small boats which, ignoring China's repeated clear warnings, approached Chinese coast guard vessels conducting normal law-enforcement operations in an unprofessional and dangerous manner. Chinese coast guard vessels took control measures against the Philippine vessels in accordance with laws and regulations, and the operations were legitimate and lawful, Gan Yu, spokesperson for the China Coast Guard (CCG), said in a statement on Friday.

Together with the statement, the CCG also released a video clearly showing two small boats approaching a Chinese vessel, with one person on the Philippine boat holding what appeared to be a camera. The other boat kept some distance.

We sternly warn the Philippine side to immediately stop all acts of infringement, provocation, and incitement for propaganda hype. CCG will continue to carry out rights-protection law-enforcement activities in the waters of Ren'ai Jiao in accordance with the law, resolutely safeguarding national sovereignty and maritime rights and interests, Gan said.