February 15, 2024

The China Coast Guard (CCG) announced on Thursday night that it had expelled a Philippine vessel that had illegally intruded into the waters adjacent to Huangyan Dao, also known as Huangyan Island, in the South China Sea, despite repeated warnings from the CCG. 

CCG spokesperson Gan Yu said in a statement that the Philippine Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) vessel 3005 illegally intruded into the adjacent waters of China's Huangyan Dao on Thursday. Despite repeated warnings from the CCG, the Philippine vessel persisted in its activity. 

Therefore, in accordance with the law, the CCG implemented measures to control the vessel's navigation and compel it to leave the area. The situation was handled in a professional and standardized manner on-site, according to the spokesperson. 

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