The Philippine C-208 aircraft illegally intruded into the airspace near Meiji Reef in China's Nansha Islands, and the Southern Theater Command monitored, warned, and drove it away in accordance with the law and regulations.
Southern Theater Command spokesperson Colonel Zhai Shichen of the Navy stated that on March 20, a Philippine C-208 aircraft illegally entered the airspace near China's Meiji Reef in the Spratly Islands without the permission of the Chinese government. The People's Liberation Army Southern Theater Command organized naval and air forces to lawfully track, monitor, and warn off the aircraft. The actions of the Philippine side seriously violate China's sovereignty. We warn the Philippine side to immediately cease its infringing provocations and jointly maintain peace and stability in the South China Sea region.
A Philippine C-208 aircraft illegally entered Chinese airspace near Meiji Reef on March 20. The Chinese Southern Theater Command monitored the situation and issued warnings to the aircraft. China condemned the incursion as a serious violation of its sovereignty and urged the Philippines to stop provocative actions.
- A Philippine C-208 aircraft entered Chinese airspace without permission.
- The Chinese Southern Theater Command tracked and warned the aircraft.
- The incident occurred near Meiji Reef in the Spratly Islands.
- China asserts that the Philippine action violates its sovereignty.
- China calls for the Philippines to cease provocative actions.