Published on: 2026-07-21
Source: People’s Republic of China — Translation
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Beijing, July 21 /Xinhua/ — On Tuesday, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian accused the Philippine military and the country’s Coast Guard of deliberate provocations in the South China Sea (SCS) after Philippine personnel from an illegally grounded Philippine vessel aggressively attacked a small patrol boat of the Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) near China’s Ren’ai Reef.
Speaking at a regular press briefing, Lin Jian noted that every time China and the Philippines intend to establish dialogue, and every time a diplomatically important event occurs in the region, some forces use maritime issues to provoke and stir up conflicts.
“We all clearly understand the essence of this issue, and who is behind it,” said Lin Jian.
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