Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) spokesperson Wang Wenbin defended the pointing of laser light by their coast guard vessel toward a Philippine ship in waters off Ayungin Shoal. In a press conference, Wang said the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vessel intruded the Ren’ai Reef, which he insisted was part of China’s Nansha Islands. Nansha Island is what the Philippines refers to as the Spratlys Islands, a disputed territory located in the West Philippine Sea (WPS).

China defends laser light pointing against PH vessel. (2023, February 15). SunStar Davao, p. 4.