The Southern Theater Command of the People's Liberation Army conducts combat readiness patrols in the territorial waters and airspace around Huangyan Island, China.

Source: Global Times
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On February 28, the Southern Theater Command of the People's Liberation Army organized naval and air forces to conduct combat readiness patrols in the territorial waters and airspace around China's Huangyan Island. Huangyan Island is an inherent territory of China. Since February, the theater command's naval and air forces have continuously strengthened patrol and alert operations in the waters and airspace surrounding Huangyan Island, effectively responding to various infringement provocations and countering the so-called "joint patrol" activities, resolutely defending national sovereignty and security, and firmly maintaining peace and stability in the South China Sea region.

Classification
Region
East Asia & Pacific
Analytical Domain
Tactical
Primary Category
Military Operations
Subcategory
Defensive Action
SALUTE Report
Size
Not specified
Activity
Conducting combat readiness patrols
Location
Scarborough Shoal
Unit
Southern Theater Command of the People's Liberation Army
Time
February 28
Equipment
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Summary

The Southern Theater Command of the People's Liberation Army conducted combat readiness patrols around Scarborough Shoal on February 28. These patrols are part of ongoing efforts to assert China's sovereignty and respond to provocations in the region, ensuring national security and stability in the South China Sea.

Key Facts
  • The Southern Theater Command organized air and naval forces for patrols around Scarborough Shoal.
  • The patrols are a response to various provocations and joint patrol activities by other nations.
  • The operations aim to defend national sovereignty and maintain peace in the South China Sea.