Spokesperson for the Southern Theater Command Zhai Shichen Comments on Dutch Warship's Infringement行为
Colonel Zhai Shichen, spokesperson for the Southern Theater Command, stated that on May 27, the Dutch Navy frigate "De Ruyter" illegally intruded into China's Xisha Islands, with onboard helicopters repeatedly entering our airspace. The People's Liberation Army Southern Theater Command organized naval and air forces to take necessary measures in accordance with the law and regulations, including verbal warnings and warning electronic jamming, to drive the intruders away. The actions of the Dutch side seriously violate China's territorial sovereignty and maritime security, severely contravene international law and the basic principles of international relations, and significantly undermine peace and stability in the South China Sea, which could easily lead to misunderstandings and misjudgments. We firmly oppose this and urge the Dutch side to immediately cease its infringing and provocative actions. The theater forces remain on high alert at all times, resolutely defending national sovereignty, security, and regional peace and stability.
The Dutch Navy frigate 'De Ruyter' illegally intruded into China's Xisha Islands on May 27, violating Chinese airspace with helicopters. In response, the Southern Theater Command of the People's Liberation Army organized naval and air forces to issue warnings and employ electronic countermeasures to drive the Dutch forces away. China condemned these actions as a serious violation of its sovereignty and international law, maintaining high alert to defend its territorial integrity.
- The Dutch Navy frigate 'De Ruyter' illegally intruded into China's Xisha Islands on May 27.
- The frigate violated Chinese airspace multiple times with helicopters.
- The Southern Theater Command issued verbal warnings and used electronic countermeasures against the Dutch forces.
- China condemned the Dutch actions as a serious violation of its territorial sovereignty and international law.
- The Southern Theater Command remains on high alert to defend national sovereignty.