The China Coast Guard took control measures against Philippine vessels illegally entering waters adjacent to the Ren'ai Reef of China's Nansha Islands. The on-site operations were reasonable, lawful and professional.

China on Sunday condemned the Philippines for violating China's territorial sovereignty by sending coast guard vessels and other ships into the waters adjacent to the Ren'ai Reef of China's Nansha Islands to deliver supplies to an illegally "stranded" warship.