NMC Condemns China's Maritime Aggression
The National Maritime Council (NMC) strongly condemned the "illegal and reckless" actions of the China Coast Guard (CCG) and Chinese maritime militia vessels against Philippine government ships near Pag-asa Island in the West Philippine Sea.
"The proximity of CCG's illegal and reckless actions to Pag-asa Island is of grave concern to the Philippines,"
The NMC emphasized that Pag-asa Island is part of the Kalayaan Island Group (KIG), over which the Philippines exercises "longstanding sovereignty and jurisdiction".
Author's summary: NMC condemns China's actions.