A China Coast Guard (CCG) representative on Thursday warned the Philippines that any attempts to infringe upon Chinas territorial sovereignty are futile.The CCG has actually taken steps against the current illegal activities of Philippine vessels in the South China Sea in accordance with the law and expert standard procedure, stated Liu Dejun, the CCG spokesperson.From Sunday to Wednesday, the Philippines dispatched multiple vessels to perform prohibited operations near Banyue Jiao and Jianzhang Jiao of the Nansha Islands in the South China Sea, according to Liu.
The Philippine vessels have actually consistently participated in unlawful violation and provocations under the pretext of fishery protection, undermining peace and stability in the South China Sea, he said.He stressed that China has unassailable sovereignty over the Nansha Islands, consisting of Banyue Jiao and Jianzhang Jiao, in addition to their surrounding waters.The CCG will continue to carry out routine law enforcement operations in waters under Chinas jurisdiction to secure the nations national sovereignty and maritime rights, Liu said.(Cover: The Nansha Islands in the South China Sea, China./ VCG )