Instead, the country accused China of carrying out dangerous maneuvers that could cause conflicts in the region

The Philippines, responding to China's accusations of territorial violations in the South China Sea, rejects any provocations and claims to adhere to the principles of international law. 

Reuters reports.

On Tuesday, the country's military spokesman, Medel Aguilar, emphasized that the Philippines is not provoking the conflict and is acting within its sovereign rights within its territorial waters and economic zone. He noted that the Philippines' actions do not pose a threat to ships and sailors. Instead, he accused China of engaging in dangerous maneuvers that could cause conflicts in the region.

These remarks were contradicted by the People's Daily, the mouthpiece of the Chinese Communist Party, which said that the Philippines relies on US support and constantly provokes China. The newspaper's statement noted that such behavior by the Philippines is "extremely dangerous" and causes serious damage to regional peace and stability.

In response, the Chinese Embassy in Manila accused the Philippines of creating tensions and expressed outrage over the shipment of construction materials to the stranded Second Thomas ship. The Chinese embassy said that the Philippines was brushing aside China's goodwill and restraint by violating principles and trying to provoke.