China disputes PH claim to Ayungin Shoal

China claims 'indisputable sovereignty' over Ayungin Shoal in the Spratly Islands, reacting to recent Philippine statements.

AFP spokesperson Col. Medel Aguilar rejects China's claim, citing UNCLOS and a 2016 arbitral ruling that invalidates Chinese sovereignty.

Col. Aguilar notes that Ayungin Shoal is too far for effective control under international law, disputing China’s historical claims.

China accuses the Philippines of violating its territorial sovereignty and cites multiple démarches to Manila over Philippine activities near Ren'ai Jiao.