BEIJING, Dec. 5 (Xinhua) -- A spokesperson for the China Coast Guard (CCG) on Thursday condemned the Philippines for its recent provocative behavior in the South China Sea, urging Manila to immediately stop all forms of infringement and inflammatory actions.

On Wednesday, the Philippines deployed multiple vessels in an act of intrusion into Chinese territorial waters, including around Huangyan Dao and Xianbin Jiao, part of Nansha Qundao, said Liu Dejun, a CCG spokesperson.

During the incident, a Philippine vessel ignored multiple stern warnings from China and deliberately rammed into a CCG vessel, according to the CCG.

"These actions severely violated China's territorial sovereignty, went against the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the South China Sea, and undermined regional peace and stability," the spokesperson said.

Noting that the Philippine side was the party at fault, he said the CCG responded by enforcing control in accordance with laws and regulations.

The CCG will continue to conduct law enforcement activities in waters under China's jurisdiction to safeguard China's national sovereignty and maritime rights, Liu said, pledging efforts to maintain maritime security and order in the region. Enditem

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