The Philippines on June 17 sent a supply ship and two inflatable boats into the waters near Ren’ai Jiao, or Ren’ai Reef, of China’s Nansha Islands, the second attempt following its intrusions in March.
The Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) took control measures per the law, including warning, intercepting, boarding, conducting inspections, and forcibly driving them away, CCG spokesperson Gan Yu said later that same day, adding that the Philippines broke its promise by trying to deliver supplies to its illegally grounded warship, the tank landing ship BRP Sierra Madre (LT-57).
“We once again sternly warn the Philippine side that all forms of violations and provocations are futile. The CCG will always remain on high alert and
