Forces of the Chinese People's Liberation Army Southern Theater Command (STC) have enhanced readiness patrols in the territorial sea and airspace of Huangyan Dao and its surrounding areas since May 2026. (Photo: STC)

BEIJING, July 24 (Xinhua) -- The China Coast Guard (CCG) on Friday took control measures in accordance with the law against multiple Philippine vessels engaged in illegal activities within the territorial waters of China's Huangyan Dao, according to a CCG statement.