After Vietnam Country and the Philippine Country had just held a press conference claiming they were going to conduct joint military exercises in the waters around Yongfan Island, Yongfan Island quickly held its own press conference.
The press conference for Yongfan Island was organized and personally handled by Foreign Minister Ye Ningbing.
At the press conference, Ye Ningbing gave a firm response, stating that if Vietnam and the Philippines conduct exercises in the waters near Yongfan Island, the island's stance is that any breach beyond the officially designated area by Yongfan Island will result in immediate attack.
At that time, a journalist asked if Yongfan Island, having just confirmed its sovereignty, was worried that a hasty attack could lead to war.
Ye Ningbing's response was quite strong.
If others respect me one foot, I return ten; if others deceive me by one inch, I repay a hundredfold. Even if it leads to war, I am not afraid.
