China Coast Guard lawfully exercises control over Philippine vessels in South China Sea

China Coast Guard exercised control over four official Philippine vessels that attempted to intrude into the territorial waters of China's Huangyan Island in the South China Sea on Wednesday, a spokesman said on Wednesday morning. 

CCG spokesman Liu Dejun said in a statement that the four vessels, including two Philippine Coast Guard ships and two government vessels, dangerously approached Chinese Coast Guard vessels conducting regular law enforcement patrols.

The Chinese side exercised control over the vessels in accordance with the law and regulations, he said.