On May 8, Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian presided over a regular press conference. When answering the question about the Philippine escort boat attempting to invade the territorial waters of China's Huangyan Island, Lin Jian said that the Philippines' remarks ignore the facts and turn black and white. Huangyan Island is China's inherent territory. Philippine warships attempt to forcibly break into Huangyan Island. China has taken necessary disposal measures to be legitimate, legal and professionally restrained. The Philippines' frequent infringement and provocation at sea is the root cause of tension. China urges the Philippines to immediately stop infringement and provocations and not challenge China's firm determination to safeguard its national territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests.

(CCTV reporter Zhao Jing)