Editor's Note: Amid escalating tensions in the South China Sea, the spotlight has once again shifted to the issue of Ren'ai Jiao, sparking widespread debate not only within China and the Philippines but also on a global scale. Delve into the background of this issue, explore its current status, and contemplate its potential future trajectory with our three-episode series, "Ren'ai Jiao Explained."

On March 5, two Philippine transport vessels and two Philippine Coast Guard vessels trespassed into the waters adjacent to Ren'ai Jiao, part of China's Nansha Qundao in the South China Sea, to send construction materials to an illegally "grounded" military vessel on the island without the permission of the Chinese side.

China expressed strong protest against the Philippines over the "illegal intrusion" of four of its vessels' into the waters adjacent to Ren'ai Jiao. At a regular press briefing, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said, "We urge the Philippine side to cease its violations and provocations at sea and to refrain from taking any action that might complicate the maritime situation."

What is the background story of the "grounded" vessel that the Philippines has frequently supplied recently? What are the secrets behind the supplies? What's the story behind the latest China-Philippines maritime dispute in the South China Sea? Click the video and find out more!

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