China vows resolute response to malicious provocations on maritime issues

China will resolutely respond to any malicious provocation and firmly safeguard its territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said Friday.

Mao made the remarks at a regular press briefing when asked about an incident involving a Philippine Coast Guard vessel intruding into the adjacent waters of Ren'ai Jiao, Nansha Qundao of China.

Mao said the measures taken by the China Coast Guard in accordance with laws and regulations were legitimate and justified.