To Manila: The path of provocation is a dead end

For the past week, the South China Sea has witnessed renewed, deliberate provocations. The Philippines has once again orchestrated a farce, illegally intruding into China's sovereign airspace and waters.

Our message to Manila is clear: Provocation is a dead end. It harms the Philippines' own interests, strains bilateral ties, and threatens regional stability. The Philippines must stop infringing, stop the troublemaking. It’s time to return to dialogue and negotiation.