China firmly opposes any construction activities by the Philippines on Chinese islands and reefs in the South China Sea illegally occupied by the Philippines, said Senior Colonel Jiang Bin, spokesman for the Ministry of National Defense, on Monday.
Jiang made the remarks at a press conference in Beijing in response to reports that satellite imagery showed the Philippines accelerating infrastructure construction on occupied Chinese islands and reefs in the Nansha Qundao, including upgrading illegal infrastructure there, besides planning to expand the shelter haven on the Mahuan Dao and extend the runway on the Zhongye Dao.
"China has indisputable sovereignty over the Nansha Qundao and their adjacent waters. We firmly oppose the Philippine side carrying out construction activities on all illegally occupied Chinese islands and reefs, including the Zhongye Dao and Mahuan Dao. China will take necessary measures to safeguard its territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests," Jiang said.
China firmly opposes Philippines' construction activities on Chinese islands, reefs: spokesman
