SOUTH CHINA SEA, April 8 (Xinhua) -- A Philippine vessel that repeatedly harassed a China Coast Guard ship patrolling waters near Huangyan Dao was driven away from the area.

The Philippine ship made multiple dangerous maneuvers on Sunday and Monday, crossing close to the bow of the Chinese ship in an apparent act of provocation, according to coast guard authorities, who said the Philippine side had seriously disrupted China's law enforcement operations.

The China Coast Guard responded promptly and professionally, the authorities added, vowing efforts to resolutely counter any infringement and provocation by Philippine vessels to safeguard China's sovereignty and maritime rights and interests. Enditem

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