An aerial drone photo shows the scenery of China's Huangyan Dao in the South China Sea. Photo: VCG

The China Coast Guard (CCG) on Tuesday took regulatory measures in accordance with the law against multiple Philippine government ships that conducted illegal activities in the territorial waters of Huangyan Dao in the South China Sea, according to the CCG.

CCG spokesperson Gan Yu said the Philippines organized over 10 government ships to illegally intrude into the territorial waters of China's Huangyan Dao from multiple directions. In accordance with the law, CCG took regulatory measures against the Philippine ships, including issuing warnings via loudspeaker, conducting route control, and using water cannons.

At around 10:00 am, the Philippine government ship No. 3014, disregarding China's repeated solemn warnings, intentionally rammed into a CCG ship that was performing regular law enforcement duties, in an unprofessional and dangerous manner. The Philippines' deliberate illegal and provocative acts are of an egregious nature, and the full responsibility for the collision rests entirely with the Philippines.  

Global Times