"China Warns Against Philippine Actions in South China Sea Amid Regional Tensions"

The Chinese Foreign Ministry has accused the Philippines of infringing on China's sovereignty by planning to build a permanent structure on Ren'ai Jiao (Ren'ai Reef) in the South China Sea. This move violates international law and the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the South China Sea, according to Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning. The Philippines considers the reef part of its exclusive economic zone, but China asserts indisputable sovereignty over it and the adjacent waters. The situation has escalated tensions between the two countries, with China pledging to resolutely defend its territorial sovereignty and maritime rights.