Defending Rights and Maintaining Stability, Just and Necessary! An Interpretation of Two Major Background Reasons for China's Joint Exercises Around Huangyan Island
On September 27, the Southern Theater Command of the People's Liberation Army organized a joint maritime and air exercise in the air and sea areas around Huangyan Island. Zhang Chi from the National Defense University stated that there are two aspects to the background of this exercise:
On one hand, the Philippines is taking advantage of its role as co-chair of the ASEAN Defense Ministers' Meeting Expanded to push relevant countries to conduct joint military exercises in the air and sea areas near China's Huangyan Island. In addition, the Philippine side has engaged in provocative actions and incited hype during China's festive period.
On the other hand, the Chinese side organized this exercise to safeguard rights and maintain stability, which is both legitimate and necessary.
The People's Liberation Army conducted joint naval and air exercises near Huangyan Island on September 27. This action was in response to the Philippines' military maneuvers in the area, which China views as provocative. The exercises are deemed necessary for maintaining China's rights and stability in the region.
- The PLA conducted joint naval and air exercises near Huangyan Island on September 27.
- The exercises were organized in response to the Philippines' military activities in the region.
- The exercises are described as necessary for maintaining rights and stability.