The Philippine president has warned of retaliatory measures against China's growing aggression

President of Philippines He warned on Thursday that his government would take action against what he described Dangerous attacks by the Chinese Coast Guardand ships of disputed armed groups South China Sea, And he said, “Doesn't live in the Philippines.”

Ferdinand Marcos Jr He did not provide further details on the measures to be taken in the coming weeks, but noted that they would be “proportionate, deliberate and justified in the face of the Chinese's blatant, incessant and illegal, coercive, aggressive and dangerous attacks”. Coast Guard and Maritime Militia”.

“We do not seek conflict with any nation,” Marcos X wrote on Twitter earlier, but added that Filipinos “will not panic.”

The president's warning is the latest episode in a standoff between Beijing and Manila over the disputed waters. Minor accidents Between the Coast Guard and other vessels of claimant countries, launch a Dialectical warfare and strained relationships.

China and the Philippines, as well Vietnam, Malaysia, Taiwan and BruneiThere are overlapping claims on the busy, resource-rich seaway through which most of the world's trade and oil traffic.

Chinese officials in Manila or Beijing did not immediately respond to Marcos' public warning. EasterOne of the holiest times in the Catholic-majority country.

China's defense ministry accused the Philippines of escalating conflicts in the South China Sea by carrying out provocative actions and spreading “false information to mislead the international community”.

“You're straying down an even more dangerous path,” said the senior colonel Wu QianIn a statement released Thursday by the chief spokesperson of the Ministry of Defense, the Chinese Embassy in Manila.

Both China and the Philippines said they were acting to protect their sovereignty. Wu pointed out that China is committed to “properly managing maritime disputes,” while Marcos said he is in touch with international allies who have come forward to help the Philippines.

Marcos said the statement came after a meeting with the country's senior security and national security officials. These include the use of Fast military ships As the Philippine Navy brings new personnel and supplies to the disputed sandbar, it will replace chartered civilian ships The second was Thomas Scholltwo Philippine security officials said.

The sandbar, a frequent battleground since last year, is occupied by a small Philippine navy but surrounded by Chinese coast guard and other ships. A regional conflict that has been going on for decades.

It is not clear whether Marcos accepted the recommendations. Both Philippine officials spoke to the agency separately AP On condition of anonymity as per regulations.

In Saturday's battle, the Chinese Coast Guard used Water cannon and injured Filipino crew members The second caused extensive damage to a timber supply vessel near the Thomas Shoal sandbar.

(With information from AP)