(Manila Comprehensive) The Philippine Army denied on Tuesday of the Philippine Army that warships on the beach on Ayunjin Reef fell to the Chinese maritime police with guns, and stated that the soldiers were preparing to defend their own defense according to the rules because the Chinese maritime police approached them.
The Chinese media reported on Sunday (June 2) that the Philippines on May 19 was a soldier on the soldiers of the Madelehan warships stationed in Renai Reef (the Philippines).At least two Filipino personnel were found on the deck on the deck on the ship, and pointed to the Chinese maritime police with their hands and guns.
The Chief of Staff of the Philippine Armed Forces, Blauna, said at a press conference on Tuesday (4th): "They (Philippine soldiers) are just preparing for possible accidents, because they (Chinese ships) are too close to too close to being too close to too close"
The Philippine said that the inflatable boat of the Chinese maritime police drove within the range of 5 meters to 10 meters."This causes alert, so our soldiers take preventive measures and hold guns. This is one of the rules of war."
The Philippine Army denied any soldiers intentionally aimed at the Chinese Maritime Police, but recognized the holding weapons.Brauna said: "We have the right to defend themselves."
He added that the Philippines will continue to maintain sovereignty in the sea.
The Philippines also accused the Chinese maritime police of seizing the food and drugs of the airdrops to the Madele Mountain, saying that these actions were illegal and unacceptable.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Mao Ning said at a regular press conference on Tuesday that the Philippine warships are illegal to sit on the beach at Renai Reef. The Philippines has repeatedly provoked, intensified contradictions, and upgraded. This is unacceptable by China.
Mao Ning said: "For how to deal with this problem, China has repeatedly clarified our principles. We hope that the Philippines will not continue to make things, but to return to the correct track of solving differences through dialogue."
The Philippine President President Machaus delivered a keynote speech in Shangri -La, Shangri -La, Singapore last Friday (May 31), emphasizing the importance of international law and rules -based international order.Although his speech did not name China, he was everywhere in China.
When the US Secretary of Defense Austin met with the Philippine Minister of Defense special Odoro the next day, he praised the Philippines "persuasive explaining the Philippine's position on the South China Sea issue."
Austin Monday (3rd) went to Cambodia to hold a press conference to reiterate the promise of the United States to maintain the security of Indo -Pacific.According to the transcription of the reporters of the US Department of Defense, Austin said that the United States will continue to communicate with China to avoid misjudgment.ocean.
