America News Agency

Spokesperson for the Southern Theater Command of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) of China, Tian Junli, announced yesterday that routine patrol operations were conducted in the South China Sea.

The spokesperson stated that the Philippines frequently conducts so-called “joint patrols” with countries outside the region, creating elements of instability and deliberately undermining regional peace and stability.

Tian warned the Philippines to stop creating problems and escalating tensions in the South China Sea, stating that “bringing external forces to the region for support is futile.”

The Chinese spokesperson emphasized that the troops under the command will remain on high alert and firmly safeguard the country’s sovereignty and security in the South China Sea, as well as regional peace and stability.