Spokesperson of the Southern Theater Command Comments on the Philippines' Attempt to Involve External Countries in So-Called "Joint Patrols"
Southern Theater Command spokesperson Colonel Zhai Shichen of the Navy stated that on July 26, 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 attempting to rally external countries for a so-called "joint patrol," 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, firmly maintaining regional peace and stability.
The People's Liberation Army Southern Theater Command conducted a routine patrol in the South China Sea on July 26. The command criticized the Philippines for attempting to involve external nations in joint patrols, asserting that this disrupts regional peace and stability. The command reaffirmed its commitment to defending China's territorial sovereignty and maritime rights.
- The People's Liberation Army Southern Theater Command conducted a routine patrol in the South China Sea on July 26.
- The Philippines is attempting to involve external nations in joint patrols, which is seen as disruptive to regional stability.
- The Southern Theater Command is committed to defending national territorial sovereignty and maritime rights.