First Injured in Sino-Phillipine clash over South China Shoal

9 Oct, 2026 South Eastern Asia 1 views 0

China allows evacuation of injured personnel from illegally grounded ship at Ren’ai Jiao, urges Manila to stop provocation and disinformation

The Philippine Navy service member who was hurt during the incident with China Coast Guard (CCG) near Ayungin Shoal in the West Philippine Sea recently was awarded the Order of Lapu-Lapu Rank

China on Thursday allowed the Philippine Coast Guard vessel 4409 to evacuate an injured person from a Philippine vessel illegally grounded at Ren’ai Jiao, permitting a small-boat transfer on humanitarian grounds, and the China Coast Guard (CCG) handled the operation in accordance with the law and provided necessary assistance, Jiang Lue, a spokesperson for the CCG said.

ICYMI | Honoring Courage, Duty, and Sacrifice President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. visited the injured Philippine Navy personnel on July 23, 2026 at Camp Ricarte Station Hospital, Puerto Princesa City,

The Philippine side’s remarks disregard the facts, distort the truth and attempt to mislead the public. China has indisputable sovereignty over the Nansha Qundao, including Ren’ai Jiao, and their adjacent waters. We urge the Philippine side to immediately cease its acts of infringement and provocation, as well as its disinformation campaign, Jiang said.