Air Force Colonel Li Jianjian, Spokesperson for the Southern Theater Command Air Force, Delivers Remarks
Li Jianjian, a spokesperson for the Southern Theater Command Air Force and a colonel, stated that on August 21, three small aircraft, including the Philippine Islander, C-208, and PA-31T, illegally intruded into the airspace over 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 and according to regulations track, monitor, and issue verbal warnings. The actions of the Philippine side seriously violate China's sovereignty and are likely to lead to misunderstandings and misjudgments. 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.
On August 21, the People's Liberation Army Southern Theater Command tracked and warned three unauthorized Philippine aircraft that entered Chinese airspace over Scarborough Shoal. The Chinese military condemned the incursion as a serious violation of sovereignty and has called for the Philippines to cease provocative actions. The command remains on high alert to defend national sovereignty and regional stability.
- Three small aircraft from the Philippines entered Chinese airspace without permission.
- The Chinese military tracked and warned the aircraft.
- The incident occurred on August 21 at Scarborough Shoal.
- The Chinese government views this as a serious violation of sovereignty.
- The Southern Theater Command remains on high alert.