China slams Philippines' 'provocation' around disputed reef
- The Philippines accused China of attempting to intimidate and harass regarding a media report hinting at a seizure of Sandy Cay Reef.
- The Philippine Coast Guard displayed the national flag at Sandy Cay during a mission while China asserted that the area belongs to them.
- Beijing's foreign ministry called their actions 'rights protection and law enforcement activities,' denying occupation claims.
- Jonathan Malaya from the National Security Council stated there was 'no truth' to China's seizure claims, labeling the report 'made-up.
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Beijing, Manila trade barbs over disputed South China Sea reef
China and the Philippines on Monday defended their claims to a disputed reef in the South China Sea, after Manila accused Beijing of seeking to “intimidate and harass” with a state media report that suggested the area had been seized.From left: Rear Admiral Roy Vincent Trinidad, Philippine navy spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea; Jonathan Malaya, assistant director general of the National Security Council; and Commodore Jay Tarriela, Phili…
China slams Philippines' 'provocation' around disputed reef
China and the Philippines on April 28 defended their claims to a disputed reef in the South China Sea, after Manila accused Beijing of seeking to "intimidate and harass" with a state media report that suggested the area had been seized. France 24's Philip Turle tells us more.

China, Philippines trade barbs over disputed reef
China and the Philippines on Monday defended their claims to a disputed reef in the South China Sea, after Manila accused Beijing of seeking to "intimidate and harass" with a state media report that suggested the area had been seized.
Philippines denies ‘irresponsible’ Chinese report on disputed reef
The Philippines on Monday slammed an "irresponsible" Chinese state media report claiming a disputed reef in the South China Sea was under Beijing's control, saying the status quo was unchanged. The Sandy Cay reef lies near Thitu Island, or Pag-asa, where the Philippines stations troops and maintains a coast guard monitoring base. Chinese state broadcaster
Philippines Denounces “Reckless” Chinese Claim Over Tiexian Reef, Affirms Status Quo In South China Sea
Manila [Philippines]: The Philippines has strongly rebuked a recent claim by Chinese state media asserting control over the disputed Tiexian Reef in the South China Sea, calling the report “reckless” and factually incorrect. Tiexian Reef, also known as Sandy Cay Reef, lies near Thitu Island (locally called Pagasa), where the Philippines maintains a military presence and operates a coast guard monitoring facility. Chinese state broadcaster CCTV o…
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