Two Philippine C-208 aircraft illegally intrude into China's Huangyan Island airspace and are warned to leave; Southern Theater Command warns the Philippines: Immediately stop infringement and provocation.
Colonel Zhai Shichen, spokesperson for the Southern Theater Command, stated that on March 18, two Philippine C-208 aircraft illegally intruded into Chinese airspace over Huangyan Island without the approval of the Chinese government. The People's Liberation Army Southern Theater Command organized naval and air forces to issue warnings and drive them away in accordance with the law and regulations. The actions of the Philippine side seriously infringe upon China's sovereignty and are likely to lead to misunderstandings and misjudgments. We warn the Philippine side to immediately cease its infringing provocations. The theater forces remain on high alert at all times, resolutely defending national sovereignty, security, and regional peace and stability.
Two Philippine C-208 aircraft illegally entered Chinese airspace over Scarborough Shoal on March 18, prompting the People's Liberation Army Southern Theater Command to issue warnings and expel the aircraft. The Chinese military condemned the incursion as a serious violation of sovereignty and called for an immediate cessation of provocative actions. The Southern Theater Command is maintaining a high state of readiness to defend national sovereignty and regional stability.
- Two Philippine C-208 aircraft entered Chinese airspace without permission.
- The Chinese military warned and expelled the aircraft.
- The incident occurred near Scarborough Shoal.
- The Chinese military emphasized the violation of sovereignty and potential for misunderstanding.
- The Southern Theater Command remains on high alert.