Jiang Lue, spokesperson for the China Coast Guard (CCG), stated that on the morning of July 21, 2026, out of humanitarian consideration, the Chinese side permitted the Philippine side to transfer the injured personnel through small shuttle boats from BRP Sierra Madre (LT-57), which has been illegally grounded at Ren’ai Jiao, to Philippine Coast Guard vessel 9702. The CCG inquired and verified the Philippine boats, and monitored the whole process. The CCG will continue to carry out rights-protection and law-enforcement operations in accordance with the law in waters near Ren’ai Jiao to safeguard China’s territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests.