Philippines Lures External Countries for So-Called "Joint Patrols," Southern Theater Command Responds
Senior Colonel Zhai Shichen, spokesperson for the Southern Theater Command, stated that from February 23 to 26, the Navy of the People's Liberation Army Southern Theater Command conducted routine patrols in the South China Sea. The Philippines is attempting to rally external countries for so-called "joint patrols," disrupting the South China Sea and undermining regional peace and stability. The theater's forces will resolutely defend national territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests, and firmly maintain regional peace and stability.
The Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy conducted routine patrols in the South China Sea from February 23 to 26. This action is a response to the Philippines' efforts to involve external nations in joint patrols, which China views as destabilizing to the region. The Southern Theater Command emphasized its commitment to defending national sovereignty and maintaining regional peace.
- The Chinese Navy conducted routine patrols in the South China Sea from February 23 to 26.
- The Philippines is attempting to involve external nations in joint patrols in the South China Sea.
- The Southern Theater Command of the Chinese military is committed to defending national sovereignty and regional stability.