CCTV news: On the afternoon of August 14, the spokesperson of the Ministry of National Defense, Colonel Chen Xi, released news on recent military-related issues.

Reporter: According to reports, the Philippines and Australia recently held a defense ministers' meeting and issued a joint statement, expressing "serious concern" over the recent actions taken by the Chinese Coast Guard at Ren'ai Reef and urging all parties to carry out operations "professionally and safely."Any comments?

Chen Xi: We firmly oppose the groundless accusations, attacks and smears against China by the Philippines and Australia.Regarding the Philippines' deliberate provocation and attacks on Chinese personnel on Ren'ai Reef, the China Coast Guard has released information and released on-site evidence.China has taken necessary countermeasures with professional restraint and is beyond reproach.

What needs to be emphasized is that Ren'ai Reef is part of China's Nansha Islands and is China's inherent territory. No matter what the Philippines says or does, it cannot change this fact.What the Philippines should do is to tow away the illegally "sitting on the beach" No. 57 ship as soon as possible.China will continue to carry out rights protection and law enforcement actions, resolutely thwart all infringement and provocations, and safeguard national territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests.We urge relevant countries to stop hyping up the issue, provoking confrontation, and stopping undermining regional peace and stability.