Chinese Foreign Ministry stated on Monday that Ren'ai Jiao has been China’s territory since ancient times, and the so-called South China Sea arbitration award is illegal, null and void. By "grounding" a military vessel at Ren'ai Jiao, the Philippines gravely violated China’s territorial sovereignty. The responsibility for the current situation at sea completely lies with the Philippines. China once again urges the Philippines to take seriously China’s concerns, stop making provocations and creating troubles at sea, and stop groundless attacks and smears.