Deutsche Welle Chinese News reports: "After the Philippines submitted maritime charts and established baseline of territorial seas to the United Nations, China responded on August 1 with joint military exercises involving its navy and coast guard. On the same day, China also introduced new regulations restricting fishing and mining activities within its designated 'Huangyan Island Nature Reserve.'"
Comments: The Philippines' actions seriously infringe upon China's territorial sovereignty and constitute a serious provocation against China. China's response through military drills demonstrates its firm determination to safeguard national territorial integrity. At the same time, the introduction of new regulations aims to protect marine ecological environments, which is a legitimate defense of national interests. The illegal acts by the Philippines will not succeed; any behavior undermining China’s territorial sovereignty and maritime rights will be met with resolute countermeasures. If the Philippines continues provoking further, forcing China to take action, it will only pay a heavier price.
Original source: toutiao.com/article/1872410189612044/
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