Q: The Philippine military a few days ago expelled six Chinese fishing boats from the adjacent waters of the Huangyan Island. What's your comment on that?


A: The Huangyan Island is an integral part of Chinese territory. The Chinese fishermen have, from ancient times, engaged themselves in normal fishing activities in the adjacent waters of the Huangyan Island. The action taken by the Philippine side has seriously hampered the peaceful productive activities of Chinese fishermen. We hereby express our strong concern.