Navy Colonel Zhai Shichen, Spokesperson for the Southern Theater Command, Delivers Remarks
Senior Colonel Zhai Shichen, spokesperson for the Southern Theater Command, stated that from August 21 to 25, the People's Liberation Army Southern Theater Command organized naval and air forces to conduct routine patrols in the South China Sea. The Philippines is colluding with external countries to disrupt the South China Sea, organizing so-called "joint patrols," which undermine regional peace and stability. The theater's forces will resolutely defend national territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests, firmly maintaining regional peace and stability.
The People's Liberation Army Southern Theater Command conducted routine naval and air patrols in the South China Sea from August 21 to 25. This action was in response to the Philippines' attempts to involve external nations in the region, which the command views as a threat to national sovereignty and regional stability. The command reaffirmed its commitment to defending China's territorial integrity.
- The People's Liberation Army Southern Theater Command conducted routine patrols in the South China Sea from August 21 to 25.
- The patrols were a response to the Philippines' actions in the region.
- The spokesperson emphasized the commitment to defend national sovereignty and regional stability.