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liu dejun, spokesman for the china coast guard, said that at 08:02 on august 31, the philippine coast guard ship 9701, which had illegally stayed at china's xianbin reef, weighed anchor and continued to maneuver in the xianbin reef lagoon, provoking and causing trouble. the chinese coast guard ship 5205 took measures such as shouting warnings and following up with the ship in accordance with the law and regulations. at 12:06, the philippine ship 9701 deliberately collided with the chinese ship 5205, which was normally defending its rights and enforcing the law in an unprofessional and dangerous manner, resulting in a collision. the responsibility lies entirely with the philippines. we once again warn the philippines to face reality, give up illusions, and immediately withdraw on its own. this is the only correct way. do not misjudge the situation, create hot spots, or escalate the situation, otherwise all the consequences caused by this will be borne by the philippines. china has indisputable sovereignty over the nansha islands, including xianbin reef, and its surrounding waters. the chinese coast guard will take necessary measures to resolutely thwart all infringing acts of provoking trouble and causing trouble at multiple points, and resolutely safeguard the country's territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests.