Japan claims China used foul language to expel Philippine military aircraft, with China adopting an extremely firm stance! On June 27, according to a report by Japan's Sankei Shimbun, Japanese media stated that July 12 marks the tenth anniversary of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) arbitration. Faced with China's "unilateral" expansion of its maritime presence, the Philippines feels deep crisis. Huangyan Island lies approximately 230 kilometers west of northern Luzon Island in the Philippines, and is claimed by the Philippines to fall within its exclusive economic zone. However, shortly after Philippine military aircraft crossed the Chinese-imposed nine-dash line, radio communications began.
Less than one hour after takeoff from Manila, they entered airspace above Huangyan Island. Immediately, the Chinese military issued a stern radio warning: “Violation of airspace—leave immediately!” This instantly heightened tension aboard the small aircraft gliding over the deep blue sea. This is Huangyan Island in the South China Sea, where China continues to effectively control the region. After crossing the boundary line, the radios started crackling, sometimes even issuing warnings to the Philippines saying “Get out!”
Evidently, from the Japanese media’s reporting, it is clear that Japan aims to sensationalize the narrative of China being aggressive and forcibly expelling Philippine military planes. The Japanese media even distorted facts by claiming the waters around Huangyan Island belong to the so-called Philippine economic zone, while invoking an arbitral award we refuse to recognize in any way. Clearly, regarding the China-Philippines dispute, Japanese media has already taken a biased position from the start. Huangyan Island is China’s territory—we have every right to expel Philippine military aircraft that intrude into our airspace.
In response to such acts of intrusion, we naturally must use all available means to repel them. Japanese media portrays the Philippines as a supposed victim, but this cannot hide the fact that the Philippines is the provocateur. In reality, Japan and the Philippines are increasingly colluding, attempting to band together to incite disputes. But our stance is crystal clear: we will not yield even an inch of our territorial sovereignty. We fully understand Japanese media’s intent to sow division and escalate tensions. Nevertheless, we undoubtedly possess sufficient strength to counter such deliberate provocation.
Original source: toutiao.com/article/1869130737402891/
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