According to China’s Defense Ministry spokesman Colonel Jiang Bin on May 18, China will take necessary measures to defend its territorial sovereignty and marine rights in response to Philippine infrastructure construction on illegally occupied islands. The statement specifically mentioned opposition to the Philippines’ expansion plans on Zhongye Island and Mahuan Island, reaffirming China’s indisputable sovereignty over the South China Sea and surrounding waters.
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