The Philippines' claim that China has laid 30 concrete building blocks on Huangyan Island is a "sheer fabrication", the Chinese Foreign Ministry reiterated.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Hong Lei on Wednesday reiterated that China has undisputed sovereignty over the Huangyan Islands and neighboring sea.
The East and South China seas have been eventful in 2012 with several of China's neighbors stirring up sovereignty issues. Laudably, China has responded firmly but with restraint.
Philippines named its new ambassador to China on Wednesday in an effort to patch up ties that have become frayed by an island territorial row.
Special: Huangyan Island Dispute
China and the ASEAN have both confidence and ability to safeguard the peace and stability in the South China Sea and boost regional development and prosperity.
China is strengthening its offshore law enforcement capacity, with three provinces and one autonomous region launching their first joint patrol on Wed. Special: Huangyan Island Situation
China on Monday urged the Philippines not to exacerbate the current situation in the South China Sea.
China on Thursday again urged the Philippines to cease all provocative activities, and show its sincerity in conducting serious diplomatic dialogues with China.
China will remain on high alert over Huangyan Island after a group of Filipinos reportedly planned to sail to the island in the South China Sea, a spokesman said.
China on Thursday called on the Philippines to send clear and consistent messages on diplomatic solutions to the ongoing standoff between the two countries in the South China Sea.
China on Monday again urged the Philippines to stop complicating tensions between the two countries over the sovereignty of Huangyan Island.
China imposes South China Sea fishing ban
Chinese tourists in the Philippines will return home as their trips conclude by May 16 as scheduled, according to China's tourism administration.
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