Southern Theater Command organizes naval and air forces to conduct combat readiness patrols in the South China Sea.
Senior Colonel Zhai Shichen, spokesperson for the Southern Theater Command, stated that from February 15 to 16, the People's Liberation Army Southern Theater Command organized naval and air forces to conduct combat readiness patrols in the South China Sea. The Philippines is rallying external countries to conduct 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 People's Liberation Army Southern Theater Command conducted combat readiness patrols in the South China Sea from February 15 to 16. This action was a response to the Philippines' attempts to involve external nations in joint patrols, which China views as disruptive to regional peace and stability. The Chinese military emphasized its commitment to defending national sovereignty and maritime rights.
- The People's Liberation Army Southern Theater Command conducted combat readiness patrols in the South China Sea from February 15 to 16.
- The patrols are a response to the Philippines' actions in the region.
- The Chinese military aims to defend national territorial sovereignty and maritime rights.