Q: The Philippine navy recently boarded some Chinese fishing boats in South China Sea, confiscated the fishermen?s catches and ordered by force the boats to leave. What is the response of the Chinese side?

A: The Huang Yan Island is an integral part of Chinese territory, a fact universally respected by the international community. The Chinese side has lodged solemn representations with the Philippines on the unlawful acts by the Philippine side, asking the latter to respect the territorial sovereignty of China and strictly observe the consensus reached between the two sides in order to safeguard stability in South China Sea and the overall interest of friendship between China and the Philippines.