December 28, 2023

China is always committed to resolving differences through dialogue and consultation and making joint efforts to maintain maritime stability, but it will not turn a blind eye on the Philippines' repeated provocations and harassment, Chinese Ministry of Defense spokesperson Wu Qian said on Thursday during a press briefing.

Earlier, the Philippine side accused the China Coast Guard (CCG) of using sonic or laser weapons against its crew. The spokesperson refuted the claim as an entirely groundless accusation, saying that China has no intention or necessity to use such devices.

The Philippine side, in disregard of repeated warnings from the Chinese side, insisted on sending vessels to intrude into the adjacent waters of China's Ren'ai Jiao and provocatively rammed and scratched a CCG vessel, he said, adding that such behavior is very dangerous and extremely unprofessional. 

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