Huangyan Dao (Huangyan Island) has always been part of China's territory and China has indisputable sovereignty over Huangyan Dao and its adjacent waters.
Recent provocative acts from the Philippine side damaged the ecological environment and infringed on China's sovereignty over Huangyan Dao.
China urges the Philippines to return to the right track of properly handling differences through dialogue and consultation, and jointly safeguard peace and stability in the South China Sea.
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