The China Coast Guard (CCG) has warned Filipino troops stationed on a rusting warship at Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal in the West Philippine Sea to “seriously consider the stand of the Chinese government” or else, there will be “consequences” if they insist on “making trouble.” The Inquirer joined a rotation and resupply (Rore) mission to the area on June 21 and saw how the CCG behaved as if they owned the place, tailing Philippine supply boats and warning them against bringing in construction materials. “To warship No. 57, we hope that you should seriously consider the solemn stand of the Chinese government. If you insist on making trouble [in] your own way, you will take responsibility for all these consequences arising therefore,” a Chinese ship with bow No. 5304 said over the radio.

Mangosing, F. (2022, July 4). China warns PH Ayungin men: don't make trouble. Philippine Daily Inquirer, pp. A1, A4.