Q: The Philippine side reportedly said that China had built concrete facilities on the Huangyan Island. Please confirm.

A: What the Philippines said is untrue. The Huangyan Island is China's inherent territory. Given the current situation, Chinese government ships maintain routine patrol in the waters off the Huangyan Island to safeguard the sovereignty over the Huangyan Island and keep order in relevant waters. It is within China's legitimate rights and interests and beyond dispute.