Philippine coast guard says Chinese claim of intrusion 'inaccurate'

A Philippine coast guard official on Thursday described as "inaccurate" its Chinese counterpart's claim that a fisheries vessel "illegally intruded" into Beijing's waters.

"The [fisheries vessel], BRP Datu Sanday, continues to patrol the waters of Bajo de Masinloc," Commodore Jay Tarriela, the coast guard's spokesperson on South China Sea issues told reporters.