(Manila Comprehensive) The Philippines shows that it will maintain a stricter alert to reefs, shallow beaches and islands in the China Sea exclusive economic zone, because there are reports that China has launched a new reclamation activity in controversial islands and reefs.
A spokesperson for the Philippine National Security Council Malan Monday (May 13) said at a press conference that Guoan adviser Arnold has ordered to strengthen warning to islands and reefs in the exclusive economic zone.
He said: "Except for us, no one guards (these locations). According to international law, we have a responsibility to guard (these locations) to ensure that the environment there will not be damaged, nor will there be reclamation activities."
The Philippine Coast Guard claimed on Saturday (11th) that it was found that Sabina Shoal (China called Xianbin Reef) appeared in small -scale reclamation and land creation activities, suspecting that China did.The Coast Guard has sent boats there to prevent more reclamation activities.The Philippine scientists will also investigate the large number of coral reefs on the island reef whether it is naturally formed or artificially dumped.
China Foreign Ministry refutes the allegations
Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesman Wang Wenbin refuted the latest allegations of the Philippines on Monday.He said at a press conference that the Philippines "spread rumors many times, deliberately discredit China, and tried to mislead the international community. This behavior is futile."He urged the Philippines to stop making irresponsible remarks and returned to the right track of the coastal differences through negotiations and negotiations as soon as possible.
The Sabina Reef is the collection point for the Philippine forces to perform supply mission for the Ayunjin Reef (China -called Renai Reef).
On the other hand, the Chinese Maritime Police has conducted normalized training on the waters of Huangyan Island (also known as Skobel Shilant) to simulate the water from the sea.Essence
It is reported that a number of Chinese fishing vessels operate in the waters of Huangyan Island. The Chinese Maritime Police regularly conducts maritime life training to ensure the safety of the personnel of the ships.
