China Blames Philippines Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian accused the Philippines of provoking Monday’s confrontation between Chinese and Philippine personnel near Second Thomas Shoal, known in China as Ren’ai Jiao, during a press conference in Beijing on Tuesday. “On July 20, while the China Coast Guard was conducting routine law enforcement operations near Ren’ai … Continue reading China warns Philippines after Ren’ai Jiao confrontation coincides with ASEAN meetings