(UPDATE) THE Chinese Embassy in Manila on Saturday "demanded" from the Philippine government "not to take any action that may complicate the maritime situation."

The statement comes as a mission to resupply Philippine troops stationed at Ayungin Shoal in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) was completed on Friday without interference from Chinese ships for the first time, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) reported.

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