A C-208 Aircraft from the Philippines Illegally Intrudes into China's Huangyan Island Airspace; Southern Theater Command Monitors, Warns, and Drives It Away According to Law and Regulations
Colonel Zhai Shichen, spokesperson for the Southern Theater Command, stated that on October 3, a Philippine C-208 aircraft illegally intruded into the airspace of China's Huangyan Island without the approval of the Chinese government. The People's Liberation Army Southern Theater Command organized naval and air forces to lawfully track, monitor, and warn off the intruder. Huangyan Island is an inherent territory of China. The actions of the Philippine side seriously violate China's sovereignty and could easily lead to maritime and aerial incidents. We warn the Philippine side to immediately cease its infringement and provocations. The theater forces remain on high alert at all times, resolutely defending national sovereignty, security, and regional peace and stability.
A Philippine C-208 aircraft illegally intruded into Chinese airspace over Scarborough Shoal on October 3. The Southern Theater Command of the People's Liberation Army tracked the aircraft and issued warnings for it to depart. This action is considered a serious violation of Chinese sovereignty, prompting China to maintain heightened military readiness in the area.
- A Philippine C-208 aircraft illegally entered Chinese airspace over Scarborough Shoal.
- The Southern Theater Command tracked and warned the aircraft to leave.
- The incident is viewed as a serious violation of Chinese sovereignty.
- China maintains a high level of military readiness in the region.