The Southern Theater Command of the People's Liberation Army Organizes Combat Readiness Patrols in the Territorial Waters and Airspace of Huangyan Island and Surrounding Areas

Source: Global Times
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On September 2, 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 August, the theater command has continuously strengthened patrol and alert operations in the surrounding waters and airspace of Huangyan Island, further enhancing control over these maritime and aerial areas, effectively responding to various infringement provocations, resolutely safeguarding 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 · South China Sea
Unit
Southern Theater Command of the People's Liberation Army
Time
September 2
Equipment
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Summary

The Southern Theater Command of the People's Liberation Army conducted combat readiness patrols around Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea on September 2. This operation aims to reinforce control over the territorial waters and respond to provocations, asserting China's sovereignty in the region.

Key Facts
  • The Southern Theater Command organized air and naval forces for patrols.
  • Patrols are conducted around Scarborough Shoal, which is claimed by China.
  • The operations aim to strengthen control over the air and sea in the region.
  • These actions are a response to various provocations and assert China's sovereignty.