Defense Ministry spokesman Colonel Zhang Xiaogang said that Renai Reef is part of the Spratly Islands and is an inherent part of China's territory. The release of Philippine warships illegally on the beach seriously infringes on China's sovereignty and violates international law, including the United Nations Charter. They should have been dragged away long ago. We dedicate ourselves to the Philippines and understand the reality and not challenge China's determination to maintain territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests.

Defense Ministry spokesman Colonel Zhang Xiaogang said that Renai Reef is part of the Spratly Islands and is an inherent part of China's territory. The release of Philippine warships illegally on the beach seriously infringes on China's sovereignty and violates international law, including the United Nations Charter. They should have been dragged away long ago. We dedicate ourselves to the Philippines and understand the reality and not challenge China's determination to maintain territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests.