South China Sea, China - July 24, 2026 (Courtesy of China Coast Guard - No access Chinese mainland)
1. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Law enforcement officer, China Coast Guard (CCG) (name not given) (partially overlaid with shot 2):
"Philippine vessel 9701, this is China Coast Guard vessel 5306. As you have ignored our warnings and continue to approach the territorial waters of Huangyan Dao of the People's Republic of China, we will take enforcement measures, including expelling your vessel, in accordance with the law. You will bear full responsibility for any consequences arising from your actions."
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2. Various of China Coast Guard (CCG) vessel using water cannon to drive away Philippine vessel
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3. Various of CCG carrying out rights-protection, law-enforcement activities in waters under China's jurisdiction

The China Coast Guard (CCG) on Friday released video footage showing its law enforcement officers using water cannon to drive away Philippine vessels that illegally intruded into China's territorial waters of Huangyan Dao.

According to the CCG, the Philippine side on Friday organized seven government vessels, three coast guard ships and one fish carrier, and instigated numerous fishing boats to illegally congregate in waters under the jurisdiction of China's Huangyan Dao.

The CCG said three Philippine government vessels ignored repeated warnings and deliberately intruded into China's territorial waters of Huangyan Dao.

The CCG said it took necessary measures, including verbal warnings, interception, and water cannon spraying, to drive away the Philippine vessels in accordance with the law, adding that the on-site operations were professional, standardized, legitimate and lawful.

The CCG urged the Philippine side to immediately stop its infringing and provocative acts; otherwise, all consequences arising therefrom shall be borne by the Philippine side.

It added that the CCG will continue to carry out rights-protection and law-enforcement activities in waters under China's jurisdiction according to the law.