The Chinese Coast Guard said on Sunday that it intercepted a Philippine vessel amid its alleged attempt to "illegally" transport construction materials, APA reports citing Teletrader.
The Coast Guard noted the vessel was trying to deliver the materials to a warship that is "illegally grounded" at the Re'nai Jiao.
The Re'nai Jiao, or Second Thomas Shoal, is an atoll in the South China Sea over which both China and the Philippines claim sovereignty.