China says moves on Philippine ships in WPS 'professional, restrained'

By Agence France-Presse

Dec 11, 2023 3:55 pm

BEIJING: China said on Monday that moves by its Coast Guard against Philippine vessels in the disputed West Philippine Sea were 'professional' and 'restrained,' adding it had 'lodged stern representations' with Manila.

Foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said Beijing's Coast Guard 'took necessary measures against the Philippine ships in accordance with domestic and international law.'

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